Faber Dam
Key Takeaway
Faber Dam is classified as low hazard in Iowa. It was completed in 2020 and is 6 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 24 ft (taller than 15.8% in IA) |
| Dam Length | 750 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 137 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 97 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 20 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2020 (6 years old) |
| NID ID | IA04309 |
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
Faber Properties
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Faber Dam?
Faber 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 Faber Dam?
Faber Dam is owned by Faber Properties (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Faber Dam built?
Faber Dam was completed in 2020, making it 6 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 Faber Dam?
Faber 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 Faber Dam?
Faber 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.