Nora Springs Low Head Dam

Low HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateIowa
CountyFloyd
Nearest CityNora Spring
River/StreamShell Rock River
Coordinates43.14770, -93.01340

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeConcrete
NID Height12 ft
Dam Height12 ft
Dam Length600 ft
Year Completed1895 (131 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage150 acre-ft
Max Storage150 acre-ft
Normal Storage70 acre-ft
Surface Area22 acres
Drainage Area500 sq mi

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerCity of Nora Springs
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDIA04082
Federal IDIA04082
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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