Fleming Ii Dam

Unnamed Ephemeral Stream· Tama, Iowa· Built 2021· Earth· 28 ft tall
Low Hazard Flood Risk Reduction Private

Key Takeaway

Fleming Ii Dam is classified as low hazard in Iowa. It was completed in 2021 and is 5 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.

Physical Details

Dam Height 28 ft (taller than 36.9% in IA)
Dam Length400 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage25 acre-ft
Normal Storage9 acre-ft
Surface Area2 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Year Completed2021 (5 years old)
NID IDIA04356

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

Ownership

James W Fleming

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Fleming Ii Dam?

Fleming Ii 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 Fleming Ii Dam?

Fleming Ii Dam is owned by James W Fleming (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Fleming Ii Dam built?

Fleming Ii Dam was completed in 2021, making it 5 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

What is the primary purpose of Fleming Ii Dam?

Fleming Ii Dam serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Fleming Ii Dam?

Fleming Ii Dam has a dam height of 28 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.