Buckmaster Dam
Buckmaster Dam is an earth dam located in Allamakee County, Iowa, built in 1967. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Buckmaster Dam
The primary purpose of Buckmaster Dam is grade stabilization. Grade stabilization dams prevent erosion by reducing the slope and velocity of water flowing through a channel. They're commonly used to stop gullies from deepening and to protect downstream land and infrastructure. The dam is owned by Robert Buckmaster (private). It impounds the Tr- Mississippi River near Mississippi River.
The dam stands 35 feet tall and stretches 411 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 27 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1967, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 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.
At 35 feet, this dam is taller than 82% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Iowa |
| County | Allamakee |
| Nearest City | Mississippi River |
| River/Stream | Tr- Mississippi River |
| Coordinates | 43.32190, -91.13190 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 35 ft |
| Dam Height | 35 ft |
| Dam Length | 411 ft |
| Year Completed | 1967 (59 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 27 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 27 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 27 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Grade Stabilization |
| Owner | Robert Buckmaster |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IA00080 |
| Federal ID | IA00080 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |