Montie L Hammond Estate Dam

TR-Sugar Creek· Jasper, Iowa· Built 2014· Earth· 30 ft tall
Low Hazard Grade Stabilization Water Supply Private

Key Takeaway

Montie L Hammond Estate Dam is classified as low hazard in Iowa. It was completed in 2014 and is 12 years old. Its primary use is grade stabilization.

Physical Details

Dam Height 30 ft (taller than 48.2% in IA)
Dam Length370 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage23 acre-ft
Normal Storage11 acre-ft
Surface Area2 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge3 cfs
Year Completed2014 (12 years old)
NID IDIA04218

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

Ownership

Monte Hammond

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Montie L Hammond Estate Dam?

Montie L Hammond Estate 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 Montie L Hammond Estate Dam?

Montie L Hammond Estate Dam is owned by Monte Hammond (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Montie L Hammond Estate Dam built?

Montie L Hammond Estate Dam was completed in 2014, making it 12 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 Montie L Hammond Estate Dam?

Montie L Hammond Estate Dam serves the following purposes: Grade Stabilization, Water Supply. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Montie L Hammond Estate Dam?

Montie L Hammond Estate 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.

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.