Ripperger Dam
Ripperger Dam is an earth dam located in Lucas County, Iowa, built in 2001. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Ripperger Dam
The primary purpose of Ripperger 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 Helen Ripperger (private). It impounds the Tr- South Otter Creek near Red Rock Reservoir.
The dam stands 8 feet tall and stretches 2,800 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 22 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 114 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 2001, the structure is relatively new.
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 | Red Rock Reservoir |
| River/Stream | Tr- South Otter Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.10070, -93.48600 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,800 ft |
| Year Completed | 2001 (25 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 114 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 114 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 55 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 22 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | Helen Ripperger |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IA03405 |
| Federal ID | IA03405 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |