Quasqueton Dam is a gravity dam located in Buchanan County, Iowa, built in 1932. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 7 ft7 ft tall and 210 ft long. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic concrete gravity section and the water level is illustrative.
About Quasqueton Dam
The primary purpose of Quasqueton Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by City of Quasqueton (local government). It impounds the Wapsipinicon River near Quasqueton.
The dam stands 7 feet tall and stretches 210 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 90 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 309 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1,135 square miles. Completed in 1932, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 05/26/1999. That was over 27 years ago.
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Location
| State | Iowa |
| County | Buchanan |
| Nearest City | Quasqueton |
| River/Stream | Wapsipinicon River |
| Coordinates | 42.39360, -91.76220 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Length | 210 ft |
| Year Completed | 1932 (94 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 309 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 309 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 309 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 90 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1,135 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | City of Quasqueton |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 05/26/1999 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IA01931 |
| Federal ID | IA01931 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |