Fontana Milldam

Iowa, Buchanan County, OTTER CREEK

Location

StateIowa
CountyBuchanan
RiverOTTER CREEK
Coordinates42.60420, -91.90910

Physical Characteristics

NID Height14 ft
Dam Height14 ft
Dam Length180 ft
NID Storage500 acre-ft
Max Storage500 acre-ft
Surface Area59 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionDecember 23, 1977
Inspection Frequency-

Dam Information

Year Completed1962
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeGravity
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerBuchanan County Conservation Board

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About This Dam Record

Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.

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