Wohlers Dam
Key Takeaway
Wohlers Dam is classified as low hazard in Iowa. It was completed in 1961 and is 65 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 42 ft (taller than 87.5% in IA) |
| Dam Length | 600 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 197 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 87 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1961 (65 years old) |
| NID ID | IA00948 |
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
ONeill Wohlers & Pottawattamie County
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Wohlers Dam?
Wohlers 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 Wohlers Dam?
Wohlers Dam is owned by ONeill Wohlers & Pottawattamie County (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Wohlers Dam built?
Wohlers Dam was completed in 1961, making it 65 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 Wohlers Dam?
Wohlers Dam serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Wohlers Dam?
Wohlers 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.