Kistler Dam
Kistler Dam is an earth dam located in Jefferson County, Iowa, built in 1987. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Kistler Dam
The primary purpose of Kistler Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Robert Kistler (private). It impounds the Troy Creek near Big Cedar Creek.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 530 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 100 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1987, the structure is 39 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 | Jefferson |
| Nearest City | Big Cedar Creek |
| River/Stream | Troy Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.98930, -91.91500 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 530 ft |
| Year Completed | 1987 (39 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 22 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Robert Kistler |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IA02437 |
| Federal ID | IA02437 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |