Stalkfleet Dam
Key Takeaway
Stalkfleet Dam is classified as low hazard in Iowa. It was completed in 2008 and is 18 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 19 ft (taller than 6.5% in IA) |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 138 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 77 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2008 (18 years old) |
| NID ID | IA04039 |
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
Bret Stalkfleet
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Stalkfleet Dam?
Stalkfleet 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 Stalkfleet Dam?
Stalkfleet Dam is owned by Bret Stalkfleet (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Stalkfleet Dam built?
Stalkfleet Dam was completed in 2008, making it 18 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 Stalkfleet Dam?
Stalkfleet Dam serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Stalkfleet Dam?
Stalkfleet Dam has a dam height of 19 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.