Petchulat Dam
Key Takeaway
Petchulat Dam is classified as low hazard in Iowa. It was completed in 1993 and is 33 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 36 ft (taller than 74.2% in IA) |
| Dam Length | 240 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 78 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 57 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1993 (33 years old) |
| NID ID | IA02869 |
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
Joe Petchulat
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Petchulat Dam?
Petchulat 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 Petchulat Dam?
Petchulat Dam is owned by Joe Petchulat (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Petchulat Dam built?
Petchulat Dam was completed in 1993, making it 33 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 Petchulat Dam?
Petchulat 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 Petchulat Dam?
Petchulat Dam has a dam height of 36 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.