Mullet Dam

TR-Fox River· Davis, Iowa· Earth· 22 ft tall
Low Hazard Private

Key Takeaway

Mullet Dam is classified as low hazard in Iowa.

Physical Details

Dam Height 22 ft (taller than 10.6% in IA)
Dam Length455 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage86 acre-ft
Normal Storage12 acre-ft
Surface Area3 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
NID IDIA04226

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

Elmer Mullet

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Mullet Dam?

Mullet 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 Mullet Dam?

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

How tall is Mullet Dam?

Mullet Dam has a dam height of 22 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.