Oakland Acres Dam
Key Takeaway
Oakland Acres Dam is classified as low hazard in Iowa. It was completed in 1972 and is 54 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 34 ft (taller than 67.4% in IA) |
| Dam Length | 460 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 174 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 82 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1972 (54 years old) |
| NID ID | IA00525 |
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
Oakland Acres Golf Club Inc
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Oakland Acres Dam?
Oakland Acres 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 Oakland Acres Dam?
Oakland Acres Dam is owned by Oakland Acres Golf Club Inc (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Oakland Acres Dam built?
Oakland Acres Dam was completed in 1972, making it 54 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 Oakland Acres Dam?
Oakland Acres 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 Oakland Acres Dam?
Oakland Acres Dam has a dam height of 34 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.