Nice/Crumly Dam
Key Takeaway
Nice/Crumly Dam is classified as low hazard in Iowa. It was completed in 1969 and is 57 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 35 ft (taller than 70.9% in IA) |
| Dam Length | 417 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 140 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 97 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1969 (57 years old) |
| NID ID | IA00827 |
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
J VanNice & LD Crumly
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Nice/Crumly Dam?
Nice/Crumly 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 Nice/Crumly Dam?
Nice/Crumly Dam is owned by J VanNice & LD Crumly (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Nice/Crumly Dam built?
Nice/Crumly Dam was completed in 1969, making it 57 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 Nice/Crumly Dam?
Nice/Crumly 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 Nice/Crumly Dam?
Nice/Crumly Dam has a dam height of 35 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 Nice/Crumly Dam last inspected?
Nice/Crumly Dam was last inspected on November 21, 1986. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.