Wiechmann/Rooks Dam
Key Takeaway
Wiechmann/Rooks Dam is classified as low hazard in Iowa. It was completed in 1968 and is 58 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 35 ft (taller than 70.9% in IA) |
| Dam Length | 468 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 106 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 79 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1968 (58 years old) |
| NID ID | IA00445 |
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
K Wiechmann & J Rooks
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Wiechmann/Rooks Dam?
Wiechmann/Rooks 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 Wiechmann/Rooks Dam?
Wiechmann/Rooks Dam is owned by K Wiechmann & J Rooks (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Wiechmann/Rooks Dam built?
Wiechmann/Rooks Dam was completed in 1968, making it 58 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 Wiechmann/Rooks Dam?
Wiechmann/Rooks 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 Wiechmann/Rooks Dam?
Wiechmann/Rooks Dam has a dam height of 35 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.
When was Wiechmann/Rooks Dam last inspected?
Wiechmann/Rooks Dam was last inspected on November 27, 1967. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.