Arnold-Armstrong Subwtrshd Sta 171+55
Key Takeaway
Arnold-Armstrong Subwtrshd Sta 171+55 is classified as low hazard in Iowa. It was completed in 1963 and is 63 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 36 ft (taller than 74.2% in IA) |
| Dam Length | 314 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 104 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 65 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1963 (63 years old) |
| NID ID | IA00784 |
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
Monona County SWCD
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Arnold-Armstrong Subwtrshd Sta 171+55?
Arnold-Armstrong Subwtrshd Sta 171+55 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 Arnold-Armstrong Subwtrshd Sta 171+55?
Arnold-Armstrong Subwtrshd Sta 171+55 is owned by Monona County SWCD (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Arnold-Armstrong Subwtrshd Sta 171+55 built?
Arnold-Armstrong Subwtrshd Sta 171+55 was completed in 1963, making it 63 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 Arnold-Armstrong Subwtrshd Sta 171+55?
Arnold-Armstrong Subwtrshd Sta 171+55 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 Arnold-Armstrong Subwtrshd Sta 171+55?
Arnold-Armstrong Subwtrshd Sta 171+55 has a dam height of 36 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.