Leutzinger-lowe Watershed Site M-1 is an earth dam located in Muscatine County, Iowa, built in 1971. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 46 ft46 ft tall and 568 ft long, taller than 91% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a ten-story building, about 100 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Leutzinger-lowe Watershed Site M-1
The primary purpose of Leutzinger-lowe Watershed Site M-1 is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by Jerry Timm,muscatine County Swcd (sponsor) (private). It impounds the Tr-muscatine Slough near Luthern Home.
The dam stands 46 feet tall and stretches 568 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,550 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 5 square miles. Completed in 1971, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 04/18/2023.
At 46 feet, this dam is taller than 91% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Iowa |
| County | Muscatine |
| Nearest City | Luthern Home |
| River/Stream | Tr-muscatine Slough |
| Coordinates | 41.42250, -91.10470 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 46 ft |
| Dam Height | 46 ft |
| Dam Length | 568 ft |
| Year Completed | 1971 (55 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,550 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,550 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 5 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Jerry Timm,muscatine County Swcd (sponsor) |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 04/18/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IA00826 |
| Federal ID | IA00826 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |