Godbersen Dam
Key Takeaway
Godbersen Dam is classified as low hazard in Iowa. It was completed in 1997 and is 29 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 25 ft (taller than 19.3% in IA) |
| Dam Length | 363 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 59 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 30 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1997 (29 years old) |
| NID ID | IA03209 |
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
Sharon & Kent Godbersen
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Godbersen Dam?
Godbersen 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 Godbersen Dam?
Godbersen Dam is owned by Sharon & Kent Godbersen (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Godbersen Dam built?
Godbersen Dam was completed in 1997, making it 29 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 Godbersen Dam?
Godbersen 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 Godbersen Dam?
Godbersen Dam has a dam height of 25 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.