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KINGFISHER HOLLOW DAM

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Soil Dam Tr-Elk River
April 4, 2025


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Kingfisher Hollow Dam, located in Clinton, Iowa, is a private-owned structure on the TR-ELK RIVER with a primary purpose of recreation. Built in 1974 by Arthur Ladehoff of USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at 8 feet high and spans 2050 feet in length. With a storage capacity of 108 acre-feet and a surface area of 12.2 acres, the dam serves as a low hazard potential structure with a moderate risk assessment rating of 3.

Managed by the Iowa DNR, Kingfisher Hollow Dam is state-regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced for safety and compliance. The spillway, categorized as uncontrolled, has a width of 0 feet. Despite not having an official condition rating, the dam is deemed to be in good condition and currently does not have an Emergency Action Plan or Inundation Maps prepared. With its picturesque setting and recreational opportunities, Kingfisher Hollow Dam is a must-visit destination for water resource and climate enthusiasts in the area.

Year_Completed 1974
Dam_Height 8
River_Or_Stream TR-ELK RIVER
Dam_Length 2050
Primary_Dam_Type Earth
Surface_Area 12.2
Drainage_Area 1.79
Nid_Storage 108
Hazard_Potential Low
Foundations Soil
Nid_Height 8
       

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