Prescott Flood Prevention Dam

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateIowa
CountyAdams
Nearest CityPRESCOTT
River/StreamTR-EAST NODAWAY
Coordinates41.03070, -94.61790

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height27 ft
Dam Height27 ft
Dam Length510 ft
Year Completed1973 (53 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage157 acre-ft
Max Storage157 acre-ft
Normal Storage27 acre-ft
Surface Area5 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerCity of Prescott
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection08/15/2023
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDIA01459
Federal IDIA01459
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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