Little River Watershed Site M-1

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateIowa
CountyDecatur
Nearest CitySTATE OF MISSOURI
River/StreamLITTLE RIVER
Coordinates40.74820, -93.77850

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height61 ft
Dam Height61 ft
Dam Length1,810 ft
Year Completed1984 (42 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage32,650 acre-ft
Max Storage32,650 acre-ft
Normal Storage10,869 acre-ft
Surface Area787 acres
Drainage Area20 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerDecatur County SWCD
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection05/23/2023
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDIA02263
Federal IDIA02263
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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