Hacklebarney - Goodemote Dam

Trib to West Nodaway River· Montgomery, Iowa· Built 2005· Earth· 29 ft tall

Key Takeaway

Hacklebarney - Goodemote Dam is classified as low hazard in Iowa. It was completed in 2005 and is 21 years old. Its primary use is grade stabilization.

Physical Details

Dam Height 29 ft (taller than 42.8% in IA)
Dam Length380 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage28 acre-ft
Normal Storage8 acre-ft
Surface Area1 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Year Completed2005 (21 years old)
NID IDIA04063

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

Ownership

Rod Goodemote

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Hacklebarney - Goodemote Dam?

Hacklebarney - Goodemote 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 Hacklebarney - Goodemote Dam?

Hacklebarney - Goodemote Dam is owned by Rod Goodemote (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Hacklebarney - Goodemote Dam built?

Hacklebarney - Goodemote Dam was completed in 2005, making it 21 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 Hacklebarney - Goodemote Dam?

Hacklebarney - Goodemote Dam serves the following purposes: Grade Stabilization, Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Hacklebarney - Goodemote Dam?

Hacklebarney - Goodemote Dam has a dam height of 29 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.