Klinker Dam
Key Takeaway
Klinker Dam is classified as low hazard in Iowa. It was completed in 2009 and is 17 years old. Its primary use is grade stabilization.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 29 ft (taller than 42.8% in IA) |
| Dam Length | 375 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 117 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2009 (17 years old) |
| NID ID | IA03935 |
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
Pam Klinker
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Klinker Dam?
Klinker 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 Klinker Dam?
Klinker Dam is owned by Pam Klinker (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Klinker Dam built?
Klinker Dam was completed in 2009, making it 17 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 Klinker Dam?
Klinker Dam serves the following purposes: Grade Stabilization. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Klinker Dam?
Klinker Dam has a dam height of 29 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.