Faulkner Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 14, 2025

Located in Webster County, Iowa, the Faulkner Dam is a privately owned structure designed by the USDA NRCS and completed in 1984.


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Summary

Situated on the TR- Crooked Creek, the earth dam stands at a height of 36 feet with a length of 135 feet, providing a storage capacity of 15 acre-feet. The primary purpose of the dam is for fire protection, stock, or small fish pond use, with a low hazard potential rating and a moderate risk assessment.

Managed by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, the Faulkner Dam is subject to state regulations, inspections, and enforcement measures to ensure its safety and compliance. Despite being uncontrolled, the dam has a spillway width of 0 feet and a drainage area of 0.05 square miles. The surrounding area includes a surface area of 1 acre and a normal storage capacity of 8 acre-feet, supporting various ecological and recreational activities.

Although the condition of the dam is currently not rated, efforts are in place to maintain its integrity and mitigate potential risks. With its strategic location and multi-functional design, the Faulkner Dam serves as a vital water resource for the community of Lehigh, offering both practical benefits and environmental significance for water resource and climate enthusiasts in the region.

Year Completed

1984

Dam Length

135

Dam Height

36

River Or Stream

TR- CROOKED CR.

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

1

Drainage Area

0.05

Nid Storage

15

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Soil

Nid Height

36
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No 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

High
Dams 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.