Saxton Dam

Low HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateIowa
CountyDecatur
Nearest CityLEON
River/StreamTR-MC GRUDER CR.
Coordinates40.73660, -93.73680

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height29 ft
Dam Height29 ft
Dam Length465 ft
Year Completed1987 (39 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage20 acre-ft
Max Storage20 acre-ft
Normal Storage12 acre-ft
Surface Area1 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond
OwnerRussell Saxton
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDIA02357
Federal IDIA02357
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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