Terlouw/Van Wyk Dam
Key Takeaway
Terlouw/Van Wyk Dam is classified as low hazard in Iowa. It was completed in 1978 and is 48 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 23 ft (taller than 13.3% in IA) |
| Dam Length | 490 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 56 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 29 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1978 (48 years old) |
| NID ID | IA02121 |
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
R Terlouw & RD VanWyk
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Terlouw/Van Wyk Dam?
Terlouw/Van Wyk 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 Terlouw/Van Wyk Dam?
Terlouw/Van Wyk Dam is owned by R Terlouw & RD VanWyk (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Terlouw/Van Wyk Dam built?
Terlouw/Van Wyk Dam was completed in 1978, making it 48 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 Terlouw/Van Wyk Dam?
Terlouw/Van Wyk 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 Terlouw/Van Wyk Dam?
Terlouw/Van Wyk Dam has a dam height of 23 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.