Scharnberg Dam
Key Takeaway
Scharnberg Dam is classified as low hazard in Iowa. It was completed in 2007 and is 19 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 41 ft (taller than 86.2% in IA) |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 81 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 33 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 2007 (19 years old) |
| Year Modified | 2011 |
| NID ID | IA04243 |
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
Lorne Scharnberg
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Scharnberg Dam?
Scharnberg 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 Scharnberg Dam?
Scharnberg Dam is owned by Lorne Scharnberg (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Scharnberg Dam built?
Scharnberg Dam was completed in 2007, making it 19 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 Scharnberg Dam?
Scharnberg 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 Scharnberg Dam?
Scharnberg Dam has a dam height of 41 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.