Hammer Dam

Low HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateIowa
CountyWebster
Nearest CityFORT DODGE
River/StreamWEST BRANCH LIZARD
Coordinates42.59580, -94.43180

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height50 ft
Dam Height50 ft
Dam Length330 ft
Year Completed1973 (53 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage72 acre-ft
Max Storage72 acre-ft
Normal Storage55 acre-ft
Surface Area4 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond
OwnerJoe W Hammer
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDIA01643
Federal IDIA01643
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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