Knapp Farms Dam
Knapp Farms Dam is an earth dam located in Taylor County, Iowa, built in 2002. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Knapp Farms Dam
The primary purpose of Knapp Farms 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 Knapp Farms (private). It impounds the Trib To West Fork Hundrend And Two near Hopkins, Mo.
The dam stands 27 feet tall and stretches 200 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 29 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 2002, the structure is relatively new.
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. The most recent inspection on record was 07/31/2002. That was over 23 years ago.
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Location
| State | Iowa |
| County | Taylor |
| Nearest City | Hopkins, Mo |
| River/Stream | Trib To West Fork Hundrend And Two |
| Coordinates | 40.62420, -94.83830 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Length | 200 ft |
| Year Completed | 2002 (24 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 29 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 29 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 18 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 20 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | Knapp Farms |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 07/31/2002 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IA03979 |
| Federal ID | IA03979 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |