Amana Millrace Diversion Dam
Amana Millrace Diversion Dam is a dam located in Iowa County, Iowa. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Amana Millrace Diversion Dam
The primary purpose of Amana Millrace Diversion Dam is hydroelectric. The dam generates hydroelectric power by channeling water through turbines, converting the energy of flowing water into electricity. The dam is owned by Amana Society (private). It impounds the Iowa River.
The dam stands 9 feet tall and stretches 178 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 165 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2,829 square miles.
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 | Iowa |
| River/Stream | Iowa River |
| Coordinates | 41.79380, -91.98740 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Length | 178 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 165 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 165 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 2,829 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | Amana Society |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IA04033 |
| Federal ID | IA04033 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |