Twin Anchors Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Twin Anchors Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Iowa. It was completed in 1960 and is 66 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 42 ft (taller than 87.5% in IA) |
| Dam Length | 508 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 67 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 55 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
| NID ID | IA01025 |
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
Harold Kimberly
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Twin Anchors Lake Dam?
Twin Anchors Lake 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 Twin Anchors Lake Dam?
Twin Anchors Lake Dam is owned by Harold Kimberly (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Twin Anchors Lake Dam built?
Twin Anchors Lake Dam was completed in 1960, making it 66 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 Twin Anchors Lake Dam?
Twin Anchors Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Twin Anchors Lake Dam?
Twin Anchors Lake Dam has a dam height of 42 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.