Klum Lake Dam
Klum Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Louisa County, Iowa, built in 1980. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Klum Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Klum Lake 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 Iowa Department Of Natural Resources (state). It impounds the Tr-mississippe River near Port Louisa.
The dam stands 9 feet tall and stretches 400 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 250 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,468 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1980, the structure is 46 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 | Louisa |
| Nearest City | Port Louisa |
| River/Stream | Tr-mississippe River |
| Coordinates | 41.26890, -91.14090 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Length | 400 ft |
| Year Completed | 1980 (46 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,468 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,468 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 946 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 250 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 50 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | Iowa Department of Natural Resources |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IA04328 |
| Federal ID | IA04328 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |