Dukes Dam

Tr- Middle River· Adair, Iowa· Built 2002· Earth· 24 ft tall
Low Hazard Private

Key Takeaway

Dukes Dam is classified as low hazard in Iowa. It was completed in 2002 and is 24 years old.

Physical Details

Dam Height 24 ft (taller than 15.8% in IA)
Dam Length491 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage80 acre-ft
Normal Storage46 acre-ft
Surface Area7 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge0 cfs
Year Completed2002 (24 years old)
NID IDIA03556

Safety Information

Low Hazard

No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: No
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: IOWA DNR

Ownership

David Dukes

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Dukes Dam?

Dukes Dam is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Dukes Dam?

Dukes Dam is owned by David Dukes (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Dukes Dam built?

Dukes Dam was completed in 2002, making it 24 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

How tall is Dukes Dam?

Dukes Dam has a dam height of 24 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.