Kasperbauer Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Murchland Dam Langenfeld - Heiden Dam
Last Updated: December 14, 2025
Kasperbauer Dam, located in Crawford County, Iowa, stands as a testament to the importance of water resource management in the region.
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Summary
Built in 1976 by the USDA NRCS, this private-owned earth dam serves multiple purposes including fire protection and creating a stock or small fish pond. With a height of 29 feet and a length of 565 feet, the dam has a storage capacity of 81 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 5.1 acres.
Managed by the Iowa DNR, Kasperbauer Dam is subject to state regulation, permitting, inspection, and enforcement, ensuring its safety and compliance with relevant guidelines. The dam's hazard potential is rated as low, with a moderate risk assessment score of 3. Although the condition assessment is not rated, the dam has not undergone any modifications since its completion.
Situated on Walnut Creek and under the jurisdiction of the Rock Island District, Kasperbauer Dam plays a crucial role in water resource management in the area. With its primary focus on fire protection and supporting wildlife, this dam stands as a vital piece of infrastructure that highlights the intersection of water resources and climate concerns in the region.
Year Completed |
1976 |
Dam Length |
565 |
Dam Height |
29 |
River Or Stream |
TR-WALNUT CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
5.1 |
Drainage Area |
0.38 |
Nid Storage |
81 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
29 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
North Raccoon River Near Sac City
|
312cfs |
Maple River At Mapleton
|
323cfs |
Soldier River At Pisgah
|
112cfs |
Little Sioux River Near Turin
|
1040cfs |
Boyer River At Logan
|
417cfs |
Monona-Harrison Ditch Near Turin
|
158cfs |
Dam Data Reference
Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.
Hazard Potential Classification
HighDams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.
Kasperbauer Dam