Bertelsen Dam

Low HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateIowa
CountyAudubon
Nearest CityHAMLIN
River/StreamTR-BLUE GRASS CREEK
Coordinates41.68030, -95.04720

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height25 ft
Dam Height25 ft
Dam Length567 ft
Year Completed1972 (54 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage50 acre-ft
Max Storage50 acre-ft
Normal Storage17 acre-ft
Surface Area3 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond
OwnerEmery Bertelsen
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDIA00126
Federal IDIA00126
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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