Reed's Crossiing Detention Pond Dam

Dallas, Iowa· Built 2004· Earth· 13 ft tall
Low Hazard Flood Risk Reduction Private

Key Takeaway

Reed's Crossiing Detention Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in Iowa. It was completed in 2004 and is 22 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.

Physical Details

Dam Height 13 ft (taller than 3.8% in IA)
Dam Length500 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage75 acre-ft
Normal Storage0 acre-ft
Surface Area0 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge75 cfs
Year Completed2004 (22 years old)
NID IDIA04241

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

Jerry Bussanmus

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Reed's Crossiing Detention Pond Dam?

Reed's Crossiing Detention Pond 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 Reed's Crossiing Detention Pond Dam?

Reed's Crossiing Detention Pond Dam is owned by Jerry Bussanmus (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Reed's Crossiing Detention Pond Dam built?

Reed's Crossiing Detention Pond Dam was completed in 2004, making it 22 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 Reed's Crossiing Detention Pond Dam?

Reed's Crossiing Detention Pond 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 Reed's Crossiing Detention Pond Dam?

Reed's Crossiing Detention Pond Dam has a dam height of 13 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.