Desoto Dam
Low HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required
Location
| State | Iowa |
| County | Pottawattamie |
| River/Stream | Missouri River |
| Coordinates | 41.49139, -96.01723 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,950 ft |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 45,400 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 45,400 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 7,261 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1,900 acres |
| Drainage Area | 31 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | US FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 08/20/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |