Wunschel Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Rehse Dam Grell Pond Dam
Last Updated: December 13, 2025
Wunschel Dam, located in Ida Grove, Iowa, was completed in 1997 with a primary purpose of providing fire protection and serving as a stock or small fish pond.
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Summary
Owned privately, this earth dam stands at a height of 38 feet and stretches 320 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 22 acre-feet. The dam sits on the TR-Maple River and serves as a crucial water resource for the surrounding area.
Managed by the USDA NRCS, Wunschel Dam has a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating. Despite not being state-regulated or inspected, the dam is deemed structurally sound and not currently rated for condition assessment. While it does not have an emergency action plan in place, the dam's purpose and design make it a valuable asset for water resource management in the region. Climate and water resource enthusiasts will find Wunschel Dam's unique characteristics and history intriguing, making it a noteworthy site to explore and study.
Year Completed |
1997 |
Dam Length |
320 |
Dam Height |
38 |
River Or Stream |
TR- MAPLE RIVER |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
2 |
Drainage Area |
0.07 |
Nid Storage |
22 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
38 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Little Sioux River At Correctionville
|
327cfs |
Maple River At Mapleton
|
323cfs |
North Raccoon River Near Sac City
|
312cfs |
West Fork Ditch At Hornick
|
80cfs |
Little Sioux River Near Turin
|
1040cfs |
Little Sioux River At Linn Grove
|
257cfs |
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.
Wunschel Dam