Wessel Sediment Basin

Low HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateIowa
CountyDelaware
Nearest CityElkport
River/StreamTrib to Elk Creek
Coordinates42.63110, -91.25850

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height35 ft
Dam Height35 ft
Dam Length285 ft
Year Completed2005 (21 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage18 acre-ft
Max Storage18 acre-ft
Normal Storage7 acre-ft
Surface Area1 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge140 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeDebris Control
OwnerJohn Wessel
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDIA04049
Federal IDIA04049
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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