Van Veldhuizen Dam is an earth dam located in Mahaska County, Iowa, built in 1996. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 7 ft7 ft tall and 5,160 ft long. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Van Veldhuizen Dam
The primary purpose of Van Veldhuizen 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 Marvin Vanveldhuizen (private). It impounds the Tr- South Skunk River near Coppock.
The dam stands 7 feet tall and stretches 5,160 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 30 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 134 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1996, the structure is 30 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 | Mahaska |
| Nearest City | Coppock |
| River/Stream | Tr- South Skunk River |
| Coordinates | 41.34020, -92.59110 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Length | 5,160 ft |
| Year Completed | 1996 (30 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 134 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 134 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 48 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 30 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | Marvin Vanveldhuizen |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IA03324 |
| Federal ID | IA03324 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |