Ruepke Dam
Ruepke Dam is an earth dam located in Lucas County, Iowa, built in 1994. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Ruepke Dam
The primary purpose of Ruepke Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Larry Ruepke (private). It impounds the Tr- Chariton River near Chariton.
The dam stands 13 feet tall and stretches 5,150 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 23 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 154 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1994, the structure is 32 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 | Lucas |
| Nearest City | Chariton |
| River/Stream | Tr- Chariton River |
| Coordinates | 40.95580, -93.45840 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Length | 5,150 ft |
| Year Completed | 1994 (32 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 154 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 154 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 23 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 23 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Larry Ruepke |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IA02872 |
| Federal ID | IA02872 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |