Sels Dam

Low HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateIowa
CountyVan Buren
Nearest CityCANTRIL
Coordinates40.63370, -92.13370

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height23 ft
Dam Height23 ft
Dam Length603 ft
Year Completed1957 (69 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage126 acre-ft
Max Storage126 acre-ft
Normal Storage25 acre-ft
Surface Area6 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond
OwnerOtto Sels
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Last Inspection12/19/1960
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDIA01102
Federal IDIA01102
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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