Lenth Wetland Dam (lower Pool) is an earth dam located in Van Buren County, Iowa, built in 2000. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 11 ft11 ft tall and 4,145 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 Lenth Wetland Dam (lower Pool)
The primary purpose of Lenth Wetland Dam (lower 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 11 feet tall and stretches 4,145 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 98 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 474 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 | 40.61260, -91.91090 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Length | 4,145 ft |
| Year Completed | 2000 (26 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 474 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 474 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 210 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 98 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 assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IA03336 |
| Federal ID | IA03336 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |