Focht & Schindel Dam, located in Plymouth County, Iowa, was completed in 1970 and is owned privately.
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.
Wind
Humidity
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 |
Floyd River At James
|
174cfs |
Missouri River At Sioux City
|
26800cfs |
Perry Creek Near Milnerville
|
25cfs |
Omaha Cr At Homer
|
30cfs |
Big Sioux River At Akron
|
980cfs |
West Fork Ditch At Hornick
|
80cfs |