Ahquabi Dredge Spoil Containment Dam 5a
Key Takeaway
Ahquabi Dredge Spoil Containment Dam 5a is classified as low hazard in Iowa. It was completed in 1995 and is 31 years old. Its primary use is debris control.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 19 ft (taller than 6.5% in IA) |
| Dam Length | 519 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 113 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 45 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1995 (31 years old) |
| NID ID | IA03100 |
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
Iowa Department of Natural Resources
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Ahquabi Dredge Spoil Containment Dam 5a?
Ahquabi Dredge Spoil Containment Dam 5a 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 Ahquabi Dredge Spoil Containment Dam 5a?
Ahquabi Dredge Spoil Containment Dam 5a is owned by Iowa Department of Natural Resources (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Ahquabi Dredge Spoil Containment Dam 5a built?
Ahquabi Dredge Spoil Containment Dam 5a was completed in 1995, making it 31 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 Ahquabi Dredge Spoil Containment Dam 5a?
Ahquabi Dredge Spoil Containment Dam 5a serves the following purposes: Debris Control. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Ahquabi Dredge Spoil Containment Dam 5a?
Ahquabi Dredge Spoil Containment Dam 5a has a dam height of 19 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.