New London Country Club Dam
Key Takeaway
New London Country Club Dam is classified as low hazard in Iowa. It was completed in 1910 and is 116 years old.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 26 ft (taller than 24.7% in IA) |
| Dam Length | 600 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 342 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 120 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1910 (116 years old) |
| Year Modified | 2013 |
| NID ID | IA03915 |
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
New London Country Club
Private
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What is the hazard classification of New London Country Club Dam?
New London 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 New London Country Club Dam?
New London Country Club Dam is owned by New London Country Club (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was New London Country Club Dam built?
New London Country Club Dam was completed in 1910, making it 116 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
How tall is New London Country Club Dam?
New London Country Club Dam has a dam height of 26 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 New London Country Club Dam last inspected?
New London Country Club Dam was last inspected on September 15, 2014. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.