Van Horn Wetland Dam
Van Horn Wetland Dam is an earth dam located in Carroll County, Iowa, built in 1994. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Van Horn Wetland Dam
The primary purpose of Van Horn Wetland Dam is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Carroll County Swcd (local government). It impounds the Tr- Otter Creek near Jefferson.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 545 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 21 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 375 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 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 | Carroll |
| Nearest City | Jefferson |
| River/Stream | Tr- Otter Creek |
| Coordinates | 42.05560, -94.68160 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 545 ft |
| Year Completed | 1994 (32 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 375 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 375 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 45 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 21 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | Carroll County SWCD |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IA03015 |
| Federal ID | IA03015 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |