Amana Society Wetland Dam

TR- IOWA RIVER· Iowa, Iowa· Built 1995· Earth· 10 ft tall
Low Hazard Other Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Amana Society Wetland Dam is classified as low hazard in Iowa. It was completed in 1995 and is 31 years old. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Height 10 ft (taller than 2.1% in IA)
Dam Length7,430 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage527 acre-ft
Normal Storage162 acre-ft
Surface Area140 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge0 cfs
Year Completed1995 (31 years old)
NID IDIA02958

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

Amana Society

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Amana Society Wetland Dam?

Amana Society Wetland 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 Amana Society Wetland Dam?

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

When was Amana Society Wetland Dam built?

Amana Society Wetland Dam was completed in 1995, making it 31 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 Amana Society Wetland Dam?

Amana Society Wetland Dam serves the following purposes: Other, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Amana Society Wetland Dam?

Amana Society Wetland Dam has a dam height of 10 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.