Hamm/Knutsen Dam
Key Takeaway
Hamm/Knutsen Dam is classified as low hazard in Iowa. It was completed in 1962 and is 64 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 17 ft (taller than 5.1% in IA) |
| Dam Length | 453 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 87 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 53 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1962 (64 years old) |
| NID ID | IA01154 |
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
HO Hamm & E Knudsen
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Hamm/Knutsen Dam?
Hamm/Knutsen 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 Hamm/Knutsen Dam?
Hamm/Knutsen Dam is owned by HO Hamm & E Knudsen (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Hamm/Knutsen Dam built?
Hamm/Knutsen Dam was completed in 1962, making it 64 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 Hamm/Knutsen Dam?
Hamm/Knutsen 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 Hamm/Knutsen Dam?
Hamm/Knutsen Dam has a dam height of 17 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 Hamm/Knutsen Dam last inspected?
Hamm/Knutsen Dam was last inspected on December 11, 1967. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.