Schaefer Dam

Low HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateIowa
CountyWayne
Nearest CityRATHBUN RESERVOIR
River/StreamTR-DICK CREEK
Coordinates40.77850, -93.39720

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height29 ft
Dam Height29 ft
Dam Length503 ft
Year Completed1970 (56 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage161 acre-ft
Max Storage161 acre-ft
Normal Storage107 acre-ft
Surface Area10 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerJames C Schaefer
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDIA01152
Federal IDIA01152
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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