White Dam

Buena Vista County, Iowa (near Newell)

River/Stream: unnamed tributary

Low Hazard

Failure would cause minimal damage

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
9 ft
Dam Length
1,200 ft
Reservoir Storage
57 acre-ft
Year Completed
2022
Primary Purpose
Flood Risk Reduction
Owner Type
Local Government
Max Discharge

Condition Assessment

Not Rated

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

Condition Assessment: Not Rated — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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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.