Ames Basin #4

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateIowa
CountyStory
Nearest CityAMES
River/StreamTR- SKUNK R.
Coordinates41.98650, -93.62530

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height12 ft
Dam Height12 ft
Dam Length1,270 ft
Year Completed1985 (41 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage129 acre-ft
Max Storage129 acre-ft
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerCity of Ames Public Works
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection05/23/2024
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDIA02394
Federal IDIA02394
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

Nearby Dams

Ames Basin #2 0.4 mi High Ames Basin #3 0.7 mi High Carver Dam 3.3 mi Low Northridge Heights Dam 5.2 mi Significant Arnold Lake Dam 5.2 mi Low Ballard Country Club Dam 5.2 mi Low Olson Dam 5.8 mi Low Elliott Dam 6.2 mi Low Reichard Dam 6.9 mi Low Mc Farland Lake Dam 8.0 mi Low