Kasparbauer

Trib to Elk Creek· Harrison, Iowa· Built 2012· Earth· 49 ft tall

Key Takeaway

Kasparbauer is classified as low hazard in Iowa. It was completed in 2012 and is 14 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.

Physical Details

Dam Height 49 ft (taller than 94.6% in IA)
Dam Length560 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage17 acre-ft
Normal Storage6 acre-ft
Surface Area1 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge6 cfs
Year Completed2012 (14 years old)
NID IDIA04189

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: No

Ownership

Dennis Kasparbauer

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Kasparbauer?

Kasparbauer 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 Kasparbauer?

Kasparbauer is owned by Dennis Kasparbauer (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Kasparbauer built?

Kasparbauer was completed in 2012, making it 14 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 Kasparbauer?

Kasparbauer serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction, Grade Stabilization, Fish And Wildlife Pond, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Kasparbauer?

Kasparbauer has a dam height of 49 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.