Camp Hawkeye Dam
Key Takeaway
Camp Hawkeye Dam is classified as low hazard in Iowa. It was completed in 1992 and is 34 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 30 ft (taller than 48.2% in IA) |
| Dam Length | 189 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 42 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 27 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1992 (34 years old) |
| NID ID | IA02839 |
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
Prairie Gass Unlimited
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Camp Hawkeye Dam?
Camp Hawkeye 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 Hawkeye Dam?
Camp Hawkeye Dam is owned by Prairie Gass Unlimited (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Camp Hawkeye Dam built?
Camp Hawkeye Dam was completed in 1992, making it 34 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 Hawkeye Dam?
Camp Hawkeye Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation, Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Camp Hawkeye Dam?
Camp Hawkeye Dam has a dam height of 30 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.