WATERFORD POND DAM - IA00914-3359
Dam Name: WATERFORD POND DAM
State: IA
Downstream Hazard Potential: L
Incident Type: Non-Failure
Incident Date: 05/29/2019
Incident Driver: Deterioration or Poor Condition
Incident Mechanism 1: Spillway Pipe Failure
Incident Mechanism 2Sinkhole
Incident Mechanism 3
Incident IDIA00914-3359
Incident DescriptionThe corrugated metal pipe spillway deteriorated leading to a 15 foot by 10 foot sinkhole on the backside of the dam.
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Owner TypeP
Dam TypeRE
Primary Purpose(s)P
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Dam Height40 ft
Max Storage (ac-ft)97.00
Surface Area (acres)4.00
Year Completed1966
NID NumberIA00914
River NameTR-BEAVER CREEK
Latitude41.6748
Longitude-93.7419
Year Modified
Regulatory Agency(ies)IOWA DNR
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Information SourcesIA Dam Safety
