Simpson Dam

Low HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateIowa
CountyDecatur
Nearest CitySTATE OF MISSOURI
River/StreamTR- MARKS CREEK
Coordinates40.59230, -93.73570

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height28 ft
Dam Height28 ft
Dam Length500 ft
Year Completed1991 (35 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage155 acre-ft
Max Storage155 acre-ft
Normal Storage51 acre-ft
Surface Area9 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond
OwnerVirgil Dale Simpson
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDIA02831
Federal IDIA02831
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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