Bechert Dam - Lower Site
Bechert Dam - Lower Site is an earth dam located in Keokuk County, Iowa, built in 1999. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Bechert Dam - Lower Site
The primary purpose of Bechert Dam - Lower Site 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 Iowa Department Of Natural Resources (state). It impounds the Tr- South Skunk River near Coppock.
The dam stands 7 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 95 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 451 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1999, the structure is 27 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 | Keokuk |
| Nearest City | Coppock |
| River/Stream | Tr- South Skunk River |
| Coordinates | 41.25320, -92.30280 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Height | 7 ft |
| Year Completed | 1999 (27 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 451 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 451 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 209 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 95 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | Iowa Department of Natural Resources |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IA03317 |
| Federal ID | IA03317 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |