Cowles Dam

Low HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateIowa
CountyDecatur
Nearest CitySTATE OF MISSOURI
River/StreamTR- MARKS CREEK
Coordinates40.59540, -93.73240

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height31 ft
Dam Height31 ft
Dam Length550 ft
Year Completed1991 (35 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage113 acre-ft
Max Storage113 acre-ft
Normal Storage59 acre-ft
Surface Area8 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

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

Identifiers

NID IDIA02832
Federal IDIA02832
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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