Noel Dam
Noel Dam is an earth dam located in Appanoose County, Iowa, built in 1998. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Noel Dam
The primary purpose of Noel 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 Leroy Noel (private). It impounds the Tr- Chariton River near Coal City.
The dam stands 9 feet tall and stretches 1,550 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 64 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 269 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1998, the structure is 28 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 | Appanoose |
| Nearest City | Coal City |
| River/Stream | Tr- Chariton River |
| Coordinates | 40.61690, -92.72380 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,550 ft |
| Year Completed | 1998 (28 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 269 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 269 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 53 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 64 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | Leroy Noel |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IA03292 |
| Federal ID | IA03292 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |