Camp Arrowhead Dam
Key Takeaway
Camp Arrowhead Dam is classified as low hazard in Iowa. It was completed in 1958 and is 68 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 36 ft (taller than 74.2% in IA) |
| Dam Length | 450 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 460 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 225 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1958 (68 years old) |
| NID ID | IA01110 |
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
Ottumwa YMCA
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Camp Arrowhead Dam?
Camp Arrowhead 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 Camp Arrowhead Dam?
Camp Arrowhead Dam is owned by Ottumwa YMCA (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Camp Arrowhead Dam built?
Camp Arrowhead Dam was completed in 1958, making it 68 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 Camp Arrowhead Dam?
Camp Arrowhead Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Camp Arrowhead Dam?
Camp Arrowhead Dam has a dam height of 36 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.
When was Camp Arrowhead Dam last inspected?
Camp Arrowhead Dam was last inspected on November 20, 1986. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.