Appanoose County Roadgrade Dam 19-69-19
Key Takeaway
Appanoose County Roadgrade Dam 19-69-19 is classified as low hazard in Iowa. It was completed in 1965 and is 61 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 29 ft (taller than 42.8% in IA) |
| Dam Length | 655 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 500 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 75 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 14 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
| NID ID | IA00092 |
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
Appanoose County Board of Supervisors
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Appanoose County Roadgrade Dam 19-69-19?
Appanoose County Roadgrade Dam 19-69-19 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 Appanoose County Roadgrade Dam 19-69-19?
Appanoose County Roadgrade Dam 19-69-19 is owned by Appanoose County Board of Supervisors (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Appanoose County Roadgrade Dam 19-69-19 built?
Appanoose County Roadgrade Dam 19-69-19 was completed in 1965, making it 61 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 Appanoose County Roadgrade Dam 19-69-19?
Appanoose County Roadgrade Dam 19-69-19 serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Appanoose County Roadgrade Dam 19-69-19?
Appanoose County Roadgrade Dam 19-69-19 has a dam height of 29 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.
When was Appanoose County Roadgrade Dam 19-69-19 last inspected?
Appanoose County Roadgrade Dam 19-69-19 was last inspected on January 9, 1968. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.