Langenfeld - Heiden Dam
Key Takeaway
Langenfeld - Heiden Dam is classified as low hazard in Iowa. It was completed in 2000 and is 26 years old. Its primary use is grade stabilization.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 44 ft (taller than 90.4% in IA) |
| Dam Length | 527 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 28 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 13 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2000 (26 years old) |
| NID ID | IA03454 |
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
Langenfeld / Heiden
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Langenfeld - Heiden Dam?
Langenfeld - Heiden 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 Langenfeld - Heiden Dam?
Langenfeld - Heiden Dam is owned by Langenfeld / Heiden (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Langenfeld - Heiden Dam built?
Langenfeld - Heiden Dam was completed in 2000, making it 26 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 Langenfeld - Heiden Dam?
Langenfeld - Heiden 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 Langenfeld - Heiden Dam?
Langenfeld - Heiden Dam has a dam height of 44 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.