Goos/Brandt Dam
Key Takeaway
Goos/Brandt 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 | 36 ft (taller than 74.2% in IA) |
| Dam Length | 778 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 124 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 61 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
| NID ID | IA00952 |
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
Alfred Goos & CH Brandt
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Goos/Brandt Dam?
Goos/Brandt 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 Goos/Brandt Dam?
Goos/Brandt Dam is owned by Alfred Goos & CH Brandt (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Goos/Brandt Dam built?
Goos/Brandt 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 Goos/Brandt Dam?
Goos/Brandt 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 Goos/Brandt Dam?
Goos/Brandt Dam has a dam height of 36 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 Goos/Brandt Dam last inspected?
Goos/Brandt Dam was last inspected on September 22, 2003. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.