Chappel Studio Pond Dam, located in Fairfield, Iowa, was completed in 2005 and is primarily used for fire protection, stock, or as a small fish pond.
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This privately owned earth dam stands at a height of 30 feet and has a length of 295 feet, with a storage capacity of 16 acre-feet. The dam is situated on TR- Cedar Creek and is regulated by the Iowa DNR, with state permitting, inspection, and enforcement in place to ensure its safety and compliance.
Despite its low hazard potential and moderate risk assessment rating, Chappel Studio Pond Dam has not been officially rated for its condition assessment. Although the dam does not have an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) in place, it meets state guidelines for operation and maintenance. With its uncontrolled spillway type and limited drainage area of 0.04 square miles, the dam serves as a vital resource for local water storage and management. Enthusiasts of water resources and climate control will find Chappel Studio Pond Dam to be an interesting case study in private dam ownership and regulation in the state of Iowa.
Year Completed |
2005 |
Dam Length |
295 |
Dam Height |
30 |
River Or Stream |
TR- CEDAR CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
1.5 |
Drainage Area |
0.04 |
Nid Storage |
16 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
30 |
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|
10cfs |
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|
1800cfs |
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|
1090cfs |
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|
0cfs |
North Skunk River Near Sigourney
|
97cfs |
Fox River At Bloomfield
|
7cfs |