Zellmer Subwtrshd #m 106+26
Zellmer Subwtrshd #m 106+26 is an earth dam located in Woodbury County, Iowa, built in 1964. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Zellmer Subwtrshd #m 106+26
The primary purpose of Zellmer Subwtrshd #m 106+26 is fire protection, stock, or small fish pond. The dam maintains a small impoundment used for fire suppression, livestock watering, or as a fish pond. The dam is owned by Woodbury County Swcd (local government). It impounds the Tr-west Fork Little Sioux Riv near Rolly Springs.
The dam stands 39 feet tall and stretches 542 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 8 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 149 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1964, 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 39 feet, this dam is taller than 86% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Iowa |
| County | Woodbury |
| Nearest City | Rolly Springs |
| River/Stream | Tr-west Fork Little Sioux Riv |
| Coordinates | 42.42120, -96.09880 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 39 ft |
| Dam Height | 39 ft |
| Dam Length | 542 ft |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 149 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 149 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 79 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond |
| Owner | Woodbury County SWCD |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IA01247 |
| Federal ID | IA01247 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |