Sells Dam

Low HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateIowa
CountyCherokee
Nearest CityCHEROKEE
River/StreamTR- LITTLE SIOUX RIVER
Coordinates42.87230, -95.49880

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height43 ft
Dam Height43 ft
Dam Length320 ft
Year Completed2007 (19 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage309 acre-ft
Max Storage309 acre-ft
Normal Storage93 acre-ft
Surface Area11 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

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

Identifiers

NID IDIA03595
Federal IDIA03595
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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