Tiefenthaler Dam
Key Takeaway
Tiefenthaler Dam is classified as low hazard in Iowa. It was completed in 1976 and is 50 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 29 ft (taller than 42.8% in IA) |
| Dam Length | 370 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 59 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 26 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1976 (50 years old) |
| NID ID | IA01915 |
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
Wayne Tiefenthaler
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Tiefenthaler Dam?
Tiefenthaler 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 Tiefenthaler Dam?
Tiefenthaler Dam is owned by Wayne Tiefenthaler (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Tiefenthaler Dam built?
Tiefenthaler Dam was completed in 1976, making it 50 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 Tiefenthaler Dam?
Tiefenthaler 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 Tiefenthaler Dam?
Tiefenthaler Dam has a dam height of 29 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.