Porter Dam

Low HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateIowa
CountyPolk
Nearest CityALTOONA
River/StreamTR-EAST FOURMILE CR.
Coordinates41.65040, -93.47370

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height25 ft
Dam Height25 ft
Dam Length150 ft
Year Completed1955 (71 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage51 acre-ft
Max Storage51 acre-ft
Normal Storage18 acre-ft
Surface Area2 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerDavid Porter
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDIA02281
Federal IDIA02281
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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