Stajcar Dam

Tr- North Fox Creek· Appanoose, Iowa· Built 2005· Earth· 27 ft tall

Key Takeaway

Stajcar Dam is classified as low hazard in Iowa. It was completed in 2005 and is 21 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.

Physical Details

Dam Height 27 ft (taller than 30.7% in IA)
Dam Length464 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage101 acre-ft
Normal Storage57 acre-ft
Surface Area7 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge0 cfs
Year Completed2005 (21 years old)
NID IDIA03576

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: IOWA DNR

Ownership

John Stajcar

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Stajcar Dam?

Stajcar 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 Stajcar Dam?

Stajcar Dam is owned by John Stajcar (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Stajcar Dam built?

Stajcar Dam was completed in 2005, making it 21 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 Stajcar Dam?

Stajcar 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 Stajcar Dam?

Stajcar Dam has a dam height of 27 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.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.