Adam Dam is an earth dam located in Jefferson County, Iowa, built in 2017. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 32 ft32 ft tall, taller than 74% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. 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 Adam Dam
The primary purpose of Adam Dam is grade stabilization. Grade stabilization dams prevent erosion by reducing the slope and velocity of water flowing through a channel. They're commonly used to stop gullies from deepening and to protect downstream land and infrastructure. The dam is owned by Brent Adam (private).
The dam stands 32 feet tall, and has a maximum storage capacity of 121 acre-feet. Completed in 2017, 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.
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Location
| State | Iowa |
| County | Jefferson |
| Nearest City | Richland, Ia |
| Coordinates | 41.15360, -92.03860 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 32 ft |
| Dam Height | 32 ft |
| Year Completed | 2017 (9 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 121 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 121 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 72 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 23 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Grade Stabilization |
| Owner | Brent Adam |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IA04264 |
| Federal ID | IA04264 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |