Wahl Dam
Wahl Dam is an earth dam located in Chickasaw County, Iowa, built in 1976. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Wahl Dam
The primary purpose of Wahl Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Roger W Wahl (private). It impounds the Tr-crane Creek near Alpha.
The dam stands 21 feet tall and stretches 700 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 12 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 92 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1976, the structure is 50 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life.
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Location
| State | Iowa |
| County | Chickasaw |
| Nearest City | Alpha |
| River/Stream | Tr-crane Creek |
| Coordinates | 43.03880, -92.08940 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Length | 700 ft |
| Year Completed | 1976 (50 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 92 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 92 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 63 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Roger W Wahl |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IA01506 |
| Federal ID | IA01506 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |