Lingren Dam #3

TR- MAPLE RIVER· Ida, Iowa· Built 2002· Earth· 32 ft tall

Key Takeaway

Lingren Dam #3 is classified as low hazard in Iowa. It was completed in 2002 and is 24 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.

Physical Details

Dam Height 32 ft (taller than 58.4% in IA)
Dam Length528 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage122 acre-ft
Normal Storage61 acre-ft
Surface Area8 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge0 cfs
Year Completed2002 (24 years old)
NID IDIA03684

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: IOWA DNR

Ownership

Janet Lindgren

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Lingren Dam #3?

Lingren Dam #3 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 Lingren Dam #3?

Lingren Dam #3 is owned by Janet Lindgren (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Lingren Dam #3 built?

Lingren Dam #3 was completed in 2002, making it 24 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 Lingren Dam #3?

Lingren Dam #3 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 Lingren Dam #3?

Lingren Dam #3 has a dam height of 32 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.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.