Keenen Dam
Key Takeaway
Keenen Dam is classified as low hazard in Iowa. It was completed in 1964 and is 62 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 34 ft (taller than 67.4% in IA) |
| Dam Length | 376 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 63 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 45 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
| NID ID | IA00541 |
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
Hollis P Keenan
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Keenen Dam?
Keenen 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 Keenen Dam?
Keenen Dam is owned by Hollis P Keenan (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Keenen Dam built?
Keenen Dam was completed in 1964, making it 62 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 Keenen Dam?
Keenen 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 Keenen Dam?
Keenen 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 Keenen Dam last inspected?
Keenen Dam was last inspected on April 6, 1977. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.