Gerlach Dam

Low HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateIowa
CountyBuena Vista
Nearest CityLINN GROVE
River/StreamTR-COTTONWOOD CREEK
Coordinates42.87630, -95.33320

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height31 ft
Dam Height31 ft
Dam Length265 ft
Year Completed1978 (48 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage47 acre-ft
Max Storage47 acre-ft
Normal Storage24 acre-ft
Surface Area2 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond
OwnerDuane Gerlach
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDIA02103
Federal IDIA02103
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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