Schoening Dam
Key Takeaway
Schoening Dam is classified as low hazard in Iowa. It was completed in 1945 and is 81 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 42 ft (taller than 87.5% in IA) |
| Dam Length | 40 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 474 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 238 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 20 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1945 (81 years old) |
| NID ID | IA01397 |
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
Harvey Schoening
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Schoening Dam?
Schoening 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 Schoening Dam?
Schoening Dam is owned by Harvey Schoening (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Schoening Dam built?
Schoening Dam was completed in 1945, making it 81 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 Schoening Dam?
Schoening 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 Schoening Dam?
Schoening Dam has a dam height of 42 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 Schoening Dam last inspected?
Schoening Dam was last inspected on September 25, 2003. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.