Afmscs Watershed Site 23
Key Takeaway
Afmscs Watershed Site 23 is classified as low hazard in Iowa. It was completed in 1989 and is 37 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 34 ft (taller than 67.4% in IA) |
| Dam Length | 375 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 73 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 35 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1989 (37 years old) |
| NID ID | IA02477 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
Cherokee County SWCD
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Afmscs Watershed Site 23?
Afmscs Watershed Site 23 is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Afmscs Watershed Site 23?
Afmscs Watershed Site 23 is owned by Cherokee County SWCD (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Afmscs Watershed Site 23 built?
Afmscs Watershed Site 23 was completed in 1989, making it 37 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of Afmscs Watershed Site 23?
Afmscs Watershed Site 23 serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Afmscs Watershed Site 23?
Afmscs Watershed Site 23 has a dam height of 34 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.