Focht & Schindel Dam

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateIowa
CountyPlymouth
Nearest CitySIOUX CITY
River/StreamTR-FLOYD RIVER
Coordinates42.57090, -96.35360

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height41 ft
Dam Height41 ft
Dam Length704 ft
Year Completed1970 (56 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage85 acre-ft
Max Storage85 acre-ft
Normal Storage42 acre-ft
Surface Area4 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond
OwnerGary Schindel,Norman Focht
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection06/19/2023
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDIA00860
Federal IDIA00860
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

Nearby Dams

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