Deutsch Dam
Key Takeaway
Deutsch Dam is classified as low hazard in Iowa. It was completed in 1960 and is 66 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 35 ft (taller than 70.9% in IA) |
| Dam Length | 577 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 110 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 69 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
| NID ID | IA00672 |
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
D Richard Deutsch
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Deutsch Dam?
Deutsch 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 Deutsch Dam?
Deutsch Dam is owned by D Richard Deutsch (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Deutsch Dam built?
Deutsch Dam was completed in 1960, making it 66 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 Deutsch Dam?
Deutsch Dam serves the following purposes: 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 Deutsch Dam?
Deutsch Dam has a dam height of 35 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 Deutsch Dam last inspected?
Deutsch Dam was last inspected on October 31, 1967. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.