Wessel Sediment Basin

Delaware County, Iowa (near Elkport)

River/Stream: Trib to Elk Creek

Low Hazard

Failure would cause minimal damage

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
35 ft
Dam Length
285 ft
Reservoir Storage
18 acre-ft
Year Completed
2005
Primary Purpose
Debris Control
Owner Type
Private
Max Discharge
140 cfs

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
IA04049
State
Iowa (IA)
Coordinates
42.63110, -91.25850
Age
21 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.