Molkenthin Dam
Key Takeaway
Molkenthin Dam is classified as low hazard in Iowa. It was completed in 1975 and is 51 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 30 ft (taller than 48.2% in IA) |
| Dam Length | 412 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 108 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 68 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1975 (51 years old) |
| NID ID | IA01596 |
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
Herbert Molkenthin
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Molkenthin Dam?
Molkenthin 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 Molkenthin Dam?
Molkenthin Dam is owned by Herbert Molkenthin (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Molkenthin Dam built?
Molkenthin Dam was completed in 1975, making it 51 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 Molkenthin Dam?
Molkenthin Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation, 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 Molkenthin Dam?
Molkenthin Dam has a dam height of 30 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.