Nora Springs Low Head Dam

Iowa, Floyd County, Shell Rock River

Location

StateIowa
CountyFloyd
RiverShell Rock River
Coordinates43.14770, -93.01340

Physical Characteristics

NID Height12 ft
Dam Height12 ft
Dam Length600 ft
NID Storage150 acre-ft
Max Storage150 acre-ft
Surface Area22 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
EAP StatusNot Required
Last Inspection-
Inspection Frequency-

Dam Information

Year Completed1895
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeConcrete
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerCity of Nora Springs

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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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