Kistler Dam
Key Takeaway
Kistler Dam is classified as low hazard in Iowa. It was completed in 1987 and is 39 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 15 ft (taller than 4.4% in IA) |
| Dam Length | 530 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 22 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1987 (39 years old) |
| NID ID | IA02437 |
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 Kistler
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Kistler Dam?
Kistler 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 Kistler Dam?
Kistler Dam is owned by Robert Kistler (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Kistler Dam built?
Kistler Dam was completed in 1987, making it 39 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 Kistler Dam?
Kistler Dam serves the following purposes: Irrigation, 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 Kistler Dam?
Kistler Dam has a dam height of 15 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.