Klum Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Klum Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Iowa. It was completed in 1980 and is 46 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 9 ft (taller than 1.7% in IA) |
| Dam Length | 400 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.5K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 946 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 250 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 50 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1980 (46 years old) |
| Year Modified | 2020 |
| NID ID | IA04328 |
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
Iowa Department of Natural Resources
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Klum Lake Dam?
Klum Lake 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 Klum Lake Dam?
Klum Lake Dam is owned by Iowa Department of Natural Resources (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Klum Lake Dam built?
Klum Lake Dam was completed in 1980, making it 46 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 Klum Lake Dam?
Klum Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Fish And Wildlife Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Klum Lake Dam?
Klum Lake Dam has a dam height of 9 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.