Akers Farms Dam
Key Takeaway
Akers Farms Dam is classified as low hazard in Iowa. It was completed in 2016 and is 10 years old. Its primary use is grade stabilization.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 31 ft (taller than 53.8% in IA) |
| Dam Length | 517 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 83 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 45 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 25 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2016 (10 years old) |
| NID ID | IA04271 |
Safety Information
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?
Ownership
Kevin Akers
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Akers Farms Dam?
Akers Farms 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 Akers Farms Dam?
Akers Farms Dam is owned by Kevin Akers (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Akers Farms Dam built?
Akers Farms Dam was completed in 2016, making it 10 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 Akers Farms Dam?
Akers Farms Dam serves the following purposes: Grade Stabilization. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Akers Farms Dam?
Akers Farms Dam has a dam height of 31 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.