Appanoose County Roadgrade

TR-CHARITON RIVER· Appanoose, Iowa· Built 1988· Earth· 24 ft tall
Low Hazard Other Local Government

Key Takeaway

Appanoose County Roadgrade is classified as low hazard in Iowa. It was completed in 1988 and is 38 years old. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Height 24 ft (taller than 15.8% in IA)
Dam Length350 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage67 acre-ft
Normal Storage8 acre-ft
Surface Area2 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge0 cfs
Year Completed1988 (38 years old)
NID IDIA02420

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: IOWA DNR

Ownership

Appanoose County Board of Supervisors

Local Government

Nearby Dams

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Appanoose County Roadgrade?

Appanoose County Roadgrade 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?

Appanoose County Roadgrade 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 built?

Appanoose County Roadgrade was completed in 1988, making it 38 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?

Appanoose County Roadgrade serves the following purposes: 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?

Appanoose County Roadgrade has a dam height of 24 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.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.