Dzaboff Dam

0707TR-ALLISON CREEK· Delaware, Iowa· Built 1970· Earth· 28 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Other Private

Key Takeaway

Dzaboff Dam is classified as low hazard in Iowa. It was completed in 1970 and is 56 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 28 ft (taller than 36.9% in IA)
Dam Length454 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage139 acre-ft
Normal Storage57 acre-ft
Surface Area9 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge0 cfs
Year Completed1970 (56 years old)
NID IDIA00351

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: IOWA DNR

Ownership

Ronald V Dzaboff

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Dzaboff Dam?

Dzaboff 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 Dzaboff Dam?

Dzaboff Dam is owned by Ronald V Dzaboff (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Dzaboff Dam built?

Dzaboff Dam was completed in 1970, making it 56 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 Dzaboff Dam?

Dzaboff Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation, Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Dzaboff Dam?

Dzaboff Dam has a dam height of 28 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.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.