Mathes

Des Moines County, Iowa (near Ft. Madison)

River/Stream: Long Creek

Low Hazard

Failure would cause minimal damage

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
64 ft
Dam Length
1,120 ft
Reservoir Storage
1,440 acre-ft
Year Completed
1941
Primary Purpose
Recreation
Owner Type
Federal
Max Discharge
15,000 cfs

Condition Assessment

PoorLast inspected: 2016-10-11

Hazard Classification: Low — This describes the potential consequences of dam failure, not the likelihood of failure.

Condition Assessment: Poor — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
IA00019
State
Iowa (IA)
Coordinates
40.78164, -91.25241
Age
85 years

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External Resources

Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Information may not reflect the most current status of this dam. Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure or the current condition.