Elkader Milldam
Low HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required
Location
| State | Iowa |
| County | Clayton |
| Nearest City | ELKADER |
| River/Stream | TURKEY RIVER |
| Coordinates | 42.85560, -91.40450 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 206 ft |
| Year Completed | 1926 (100 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,947 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,947 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 2,089 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 65 acres |
| Drainage Area | 891 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | City of Elkader |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 10/11/1989 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |