Garst Warehouse CO Dam

TR-MIDDLE RACCOON RIVER· Guthrie, Iowa· Built 1963· Earth· 24 ft tall

Key Takeaway

Garst Warehouse CO Dam is classified as low hazard in Iowa. It was completed in 1963 and is 63 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.

Physical Details

Dam Height 24 ft (taller than 15.8% in IA)
Dam Length496 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage80 acre-ft
Normal Storage51 acre-ft
Surface Area7 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge0 cfs
Year Completed1963 (63 years old)
NID IDIA00429

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
Last Inspection: November 22, 1967
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: IOWA DNR

Ownership

Garst Warehouse Company

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Garst Warehouse CO Dam?

Garst Warehouse CO 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 Garst Warehouse CO Dam?

Garst Warehouse CO Dam is owned by Garst Warehouse Company (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Garst Warehouse CO Dam built?

Garst Warehouse CO Dam was completed in 1963, making it 63 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 Garst Warehouse CO Dam?

Garst Warehouse CO Dam serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Garst Warehouse CO Dam?

Garst Warehouse CO 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.

When was Garst Warehouse CO Dam last inspected?

Garst Warehouse CO Dam was last inspected on November 22, 1967. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

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.