Behrendt Dam
Key Takeaway
Behrendt Dam is classified as low hazard in Iowa. It was completed in 2014 and is 12 years old. Its primary use is grade stabilization.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 38 ft (taller than 80.1% in IA) |
| Dam Length | 513 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 63 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 37 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 187 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2014 (12 years old) |
| NID ID | IA04210 |
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
Nick Behrendt
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Behrendt Dam?
Behrendt 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 Behrendt Dam?
Behrendt Dam is owned by Nick Behrendt (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Behrendt Dam built?
Behrendt Dam was completed in 2014, making it 12 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 Behrendt Dam?
Behrendt 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 Behrendt Dam?
Behrendt Dam has a dam height of 38 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.