Palisades-Kepler Dam

Linn County, Iowa (near CEDAR BLUFF)

River/Stream: CEDAR RIVER

Low Hazard

Failure would cause minimal damage

Key Facts

Dam Type
Gravity
Height
8 ft
Dam Length
780 ft
Reservoir Storage
1,690 acre-ft
Year Completed
1936
Primary Purpose
Recreation
Owner Type
State
Max Discharge
—

Condition Assessment

Not Rated

Hazard Classification: Low — This describes the potential consequences of dam failure, not the likelihood of failure.

Condition Assessment: Not Rated — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
IA03065
State
Iowa (IA)
Coordinates
41.90220, -91.50670
Age
90 years

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External Resources

Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Information may not reflect the most current status of this dam. Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure or the current condition.