Ludwig Dam
Ludwig Dam is an earth dam located in Warren County, Iowa, built in 2002. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Ludwig Dam
The primary purpose of Ludwig Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Ron Ludwig (private). It impounds the Tr-squaw Creek near Indianola.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 475 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 3 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 53 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 2002, 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. The most recent inspection on record was 10/22/2014. That was over 11 years ago.
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Location
| State | Iowa |
| County | Warren |
| Nearest City | Indianola |
| River/Stream | Tr-squaw Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.18750, -93.66220 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 475 ft |
| Year Completed | 2002 (24 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 53 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 53 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 32 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Ron Ludwig |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 10/22/2014 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IA04208 |
| Federal ID | IA04208 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |