Palisades-Kepler Dam
Key Takeaway
Palisades-Kepler Dam is classified as low hazard in Iowa. It was completed in 1936 and is 90 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 8 ft (taller than 0.7% in IA) |
| Dam Length | 780 ft |
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| Max Storage | 1.7K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1.7K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 6,960 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1936 (90 years old) |
| NID ID | IA03065 |
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
Iowa Department of Natural Resources
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Palisades-Kepler Dam?
Palisades-Kepler 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 Palisades-Kepler Dam?
Palisades-Kepler Dam is owned by Iowa Department of Natural Resources (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Palisades-Kepler Dam built?
Palisades-Kepler Dam was completed in 1936, making it 90 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 Palisades-Kepler Dam?
Palisades-Kepler 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 Palisades-Kepler Dam?
Palisades-Kepler Dam has a dam height of 8 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.