Oakland Mills Dam
Key Takeaway
Oakland Mills Dam is classified as low hazard in Iowa. It was completed in 1910 and is 116 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 10 ft (taller than 2.1% in IA) |
| Dam Length | 471 ft |
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| Max Storage | 3.1K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 3.1K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 630 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4,001 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1910 (116 years old) |
| NID ID | IA01315 |
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
Henry County Conservation Board
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Oakland Mills Dam?
Oakland Mills 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 Mills Dam?
Oakland Mills Dam is owned by Henry County Conservation Board (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Oakland Mills Dam built?
Oakland Mills 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.
What is the primary purpose of Oakland Mills Dam?
Oakland Mills Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Oakland Mills Dam?
Oakland Mills Dam has a dam height of 10 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 Oakland Mills Dam last inspected?
Oakland Mills Dam was last inspected on October 19, 2009. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.