Trachsel Dam

Low HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateIowa
CountyVan Buren
Nearest CityMT. STERLING
River/StreamTR-FOX RIVER
Coordinates40.68330, -92.09920

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height34 ft
Dam Height34 ft
Dam Length535 ft
Year Completed2003 (23 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage404 acre-ft
Max Storage404 acre-ft
Normal Storage93 acre-ft
Surface Area14 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

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

Identifiers

NID IDIA03832
Federal IDIA03832
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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