Schoor Dam
Key Takeaway
Schoor Dam is classified as low hazard in Iowa. It was completed in 1959 and is 67 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 35 ft (taller than 70.9% in IA) |
| Dam Length | 950 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 130 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 49 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1959 (67 years old) |
| NID ID | IA00959 |
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
Bernard Schoor
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Schoor Dam?
Schoor 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 Schoor Dam?
Schoor Dam is owned by Bernard Schoor (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Schoor Dam built?
Schoor Dam was completed in 1959, making it 67 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 Schoor Dam?
Schoor 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 Schoor Dam?
Schoor Dam has a dam height of 35 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 Schoor Dam last inspected?
Schoor Dam was last inspected on December 1, 1960. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.