Molkenthin Dam
Molkenthin Dam is an earth dam located in Keokuk County, Iowa, built in 1975. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Molkenthin Dam
The primary purpose of Molkenthin Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Herbert Molkenthin (private). It impounds the Tr-south Skunk River near Ollie.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 412 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 108 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1975, the structure is well into its service life at over 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 | Keokuk |
| Nearest City | Ollie |
| River/Stream | Tr-south Skunk River |
| Coordinates | 41.19080, -92.11880 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 412 ft |
| Year Completed | 1975 (51 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 108 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 108 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 68 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Herbert Molkenthin |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IA01596 |
| Federal ID | IA01596 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |