Marengo Golf & Country Club Dam

Tr- Iowa River· Iowa, Iowa· Built 2000· Earth· 33 ft tall
Low Hazard Irrigation Private

Key Takeaway

Marengo Golf & Country Club Dam is classified as low hazard in Iowa. It was completed in 2000 and is 26 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 33 ft (taller than 63.3% in IA)
Dam Length400 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage26 acre-ft
Normal Storage17 acre-ft
Surface Area3 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge0 cfs
Year Completed2000 (26 years old)
NID IDIA03458

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: No

Ownership

Marengo Golf & Country Club

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Marengo Golf & Country Club Dam?

Marengo Golf & Country Club 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 Marengo Golf & Country Club Dam?

Marengo Golf & Country Club Dam is owned by Marengo Golf & Country Club (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Marengo Golf & Country Club Dam built?

Marengo Golf & Country Club 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 Marengo Golf & Country Club Dam?

Marengo Golf & Country Club Dam serves the following purposes: Irrigation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Marengo Golf & Country Club Dam?

Marengo Golf & Country Club Dam has a dam height of 33 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.