Jenkins Dam
Key Takeaway
Jenkins Dam is classified as low hazard in Iowa. It was completed in 1963 and is 63 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 34 ft (taller than 67.4% in IA) |
| Dam Length | 654 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 219 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 130 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 16 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1963 (63 years old) |
| NID ID | IA01134 |
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
Hanley F Jenkins
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Jenkins Dam?
Jenkins 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 Jenkins Dam?
Jenkins Dam is owned by Hanley F Jenkins (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Jenkins Dam built?
Jenkins 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 Jenkins Dam?
Jenkins 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 Jenkins Dam?
Jenkins Dam has a dam height of 34 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 Jenkins Dam last inspected?
Jenkins Dam was last inspected on November 17, 1967. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.