Shoesmith/Kalbach Dam

Iowa, Adair County, TR-NORTH RIVER

Location

StateIowa
CountyAdair
RiverTR-NORTH RIVER
Coordinates41.38350, -94.26670

Physical Characteristics

NID Height26 ft
Dam Height26 ft
Dam Length413 ft
NID Storage50 acre-ft
Max Storage50 acre-ft
Surface Area4 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionOctober 12, 1960
Inspection Frequency-

Dam Information

Year Completed1966
Primary PurposeFire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerV Shoesmith & D Kalbach

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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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