Focht & Schindel Dam, located in Plymouth County, Iowa, was completed in 1970 and is owned privately.
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The dam, designed by USDA NRCS, serves primarily for fire protection, stock, or as a small fish pond. With a height of 41 feet and a length of 704 feet, it has a storage capacity of 85 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 4.2 acres, with a drainage area of 0.36 square miles.
Managed by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, the dam has a high hazard potential but is currently in satisfactory condition, according to the last inspection in July 2019. The spillway, with a width of 2 feet, is uncontrolled. The risk assessment for the dam is moderate, with a risk rating of 3. Overall, Focht & Schindel Dam plays a crucial role in fire protection and water resource management in the region, while also providing recreational opportunities for small fishpond enthusiasts.
Year Completed |
1970 |
Dam Length |
704 |
Dam Height |
41 |
River Or Stream |
TR-FLOYD RIVER |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
4.2 |
Drainage Area |
0.36 |
Nid Storage |
85 |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
41 |
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|
187cfs |
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|
15100cfs |
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|
25cfs |
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|
45cfs |
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|
816cfs |
West Fork Ditch At Hornick
|
80cfs |