Alfred Dam

TR- SOUTH FORK CHARITON RIVER· Wayne, Iowa· Built 2005· Earth· 34 ft tall
Low Hazard Private

Key Takeaway

Alfred Dam is classified as low hazard in Iowa. It was completed in 2005 and is 21 years old.

Physical Details

Dam Height 34 ft (taller than 67.4% in IA)
Dam Length404 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage101 acre-ft
Normal Storage64 acre-ft
Surface Area7 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge0 cfs
Year Completed2005 (21 years old)
NID IDIA03878

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

Ron Alfred

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Alfred Dam?

Alfred 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 Alfred Dam?

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

When was Alfred Dam built?

Alfred Dam was completed in 2005, making it 21 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

How tall is Alfred Dam?

Alfred Dam has a dam height of 34 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.