Decorah Lower Milldam

Low HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateIowa
CountyWinneshiek
Nearest CityLANSING
River/StreamUPPER IOWA RIVER
Coordinates43.33910, -91.64220

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeGravity
NID Height27 ft
Dam Height27 ft
Dam Length500 ft
Year Completed1973 (53 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage1,318 acre-ft
Max Storage1,318 acre-ft
Normal Storage1,091 acre-ft
Surface Area80 acres
Drainage Area645 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerIowa Department of Natural Resources
Owner TypeState
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Last Inspection10/01/2003
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDIA01288
Federal IDIA01288
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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