Sandy Dam

Low HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateIowa
CountyLucas
Nearest CityDES MOINES RIVER
River/StreamPOSSUM HOLLOW
Coordinates41.04390, -93.14730

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height31 ft
Dam Height31 ft
Dam Length280 ft
Year Completed1986 (40 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage69 acre-ft
Max Storage69 acre-ft
Normal Storage17 acre-ft
Surface Area2 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

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

Identifiers

NID IDIA02481
Federal IDIA02481
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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