Hempys Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Hempys Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Iowa. It was completed in 1963 and is 63 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 32 ft (taller than 58.4% in IA) |
| Dam Length | 450 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 250 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 126 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1963 (63 years old) |
| NID ID | IA02053 |
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
Robert Hempy
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Hempys Lake Dam?
Hempys Lake 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 Hempys Lake Dam?
Hempys Lake Dam is owned by Robert Hempy (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Hempys Lake Dam built?
Hempys Lake Dam was completed in 1963, making it 63 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 Hempys Lake Dam?
Hempys Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation, 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 Hempys Lake Dam?
Hempys Lake Dam has a dam height of 32 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.