Lenth Wetland Dam (upper Pool)
Lenth Wetland Dam (upper Pool) is an earth dam located in Van Buren County, Iowa, built in 2000. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Lenth Wetland Dam (upper Pool)
The primary purpose of Lenth Wetland Dam (upper Pool) 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- Fox River near Mississippi River.
The dam stands 9 feet tall and stretches 3,675 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 115 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 641 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 2000, the structure is 26 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 | Van Buren |
| Nearest City | Mississippi River |
| River/Stream | Tr- Fox River |
| Coordinates | 40.61420, -91.91820 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Length | 3,675 ft |
| Year Completed | 2000 (26 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 641 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 641 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 213 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 115 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 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 | IA03335 |
| Federal ID | IA03335 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |