Lum Hollow Subwatershed 9-3544

MOOSE CREEK· Woodbury, Iowa· Built 1959· Earth· 47 ft tall

Key Takeaway

Lum Hollow Subwatershed 9-3544 is classified as low hazard in Iowa. It was completed in 1959 and is 67 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.

Physical Details

Dam Height 47 ft (taller than 93.3% in IA)
Dam Length350 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage170 acre-ft
Normal Storage52 acre-ft
Surface Area4 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge0 cfs
Year Completed1959 (67 years old)
NID IDIA01719

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
Last Inspection: April 22, 1977
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: IOWA DNR

Ownership

Woodbury County SWCD

Local Government

Nearby Dams

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Lum Hollow Subwatershed 9-3544?

Lum Hollow Subwatershed 9-3544 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 Lum Hollow Subwatershed 9-3544?

Lum Hollow Subwatershed 9-3544 is owned by Woodbury County SWCD (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Lum Hollow Subwatershed 9-3544 built?

Lum Hollow Subwatershed 9-3544 was completed in 1959, making it 67 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 Lum Hollow Subwatershed 9-3544?

Lum Hollow Subwatershed 9-3544 serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Lum Hollow Subwatershed 9-3544?

Lum Hollow Subwatershed 9-3544 has a dam height of 47 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.

When was Lum Hollow Subwatershed 9-3544 last inspected?

Lum Hollow Subwatershed 9-3544 was last inspected on April 22, 1977. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

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.