Dukes Dam
Key Takeaway
Dukes Dam is classified as low hazard in Iowa. It was completed in 2002 and is 24 years old.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 24 ft (taller than 15.8% in IA) |
| Dam Length | 491 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 46 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2002 (24 years old) |
| NID ID | IA03556 |
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
David Dukes
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Dukes Dam?
Dukes 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 Dukes Dam?
Dukes Dam is owned by David Dukes (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Dukes Dam built?
Dukes Dam was completed in 2002, making it 24 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
How tall is Dukes Dam?
Dukes Dam has a dam height of 24 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.