Shattuck Dam

TR- RACCOON RIVER· Dallas, Iowa· Built 2007· Earth· 26 ft tall

Key Takeaway

Shattuck Dam is classified as low hazard in Iowa. It was completed in 2007 and is 19 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.

Physical Details

Dam Height 26 ft (taller than 24.7% in IA)
Dam Length300 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage123 acre-ft
Normal Storage31 acre-ft
Surface Area5 acres
Drainage Area2 sq mi
Max Discharge0 cfs
Year Completed2007 (19 years old)
NID IDIA03625

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

Shattuck Corp

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Shattuck Dam?

Shattuck 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 Shattuck Dam?

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

When was Shattuck Dam built?

Shattuck Dam was completed in 2007, making it 19 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 Shattuck Dam?

Shattuck 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 Shattuck Dam?

Shattuck Dam has a dam height of 26 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.