Knutson Dam

Low Hazard ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateIowa
CountyHamilton
Nearest CityAmes
River/StreamKeigley Branch
Coordinates42.21130, -93.66590

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height9 ft
Dam Height9 ft
Dam Length475 ft
Year Completed2022 (4 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage289 acre-ft
Max Storage289 acre-ft
Normal Storage33 acre-ft
Surface Area33 acres
Drainage Area556 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerJoyce Knutson
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDIA04339
Federal IDIA04339
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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