Nass Dam
Key Takeaway
Nass Dam is classified as low hazard in Iowa. It was completed in 1999 and is 27 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 44 ft (taller than 90.4% in IA) |
| Dam Length | 637 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 224 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1999 (27 years old) |
| NID ID | IA03222 |
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
Kenneth Nass
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Nass Dam?
Nass 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 Nass Dam?
Nass Dam is owned by Kenneth Nass (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Nass Dam built?
Nass Dam was completed in 1999, making it 27 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 Nass Dam?
Nass Dam 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 Nass Dam?
Nass Dam has a dam height of 44 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.