Decorah Upper Milldam

Low HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateIowa
CountyWinneshiek
Nearest CityLANSING
River/StreamUPPER IOWA RIVER
Coordinates43.32210, -91.68650

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeGravity
NID Height8 ft
Dam Height8 ft
Dam Length300 ft
Year Completed1911 (115 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage358 acre-ft
Max Storage358 acre-ft
Normal Storage283 acre-ft
Surface Area70 acres
Drainage Area568 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 IDIA01289
Federal IDIA01289
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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