Messerschmitt Dam

Low HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateIowa
CountyWapello
Nearest CitySKUNK RIVER
River/StreamTR- COMPETINE CREEK
Coordinates41.12930, -92.23430

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height27 ft
Dam Height27 ft
Dam Length430 ft
Year Completed1997 (29 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage58 acre-ft
Max Storage58 acre-ft
Normal Storage32 acre-ft
Surface Area5 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

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

Identifiers

NID IDIA03095
Federal IDIA03095
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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