Audubon Fn-44-3(S)-21-05
Key Takeaway
Audubon Fn-44-3(S)-21-05 is classified as low hazard in Iowa. It was completed in 1977 and is 49 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 25 ft (taller than 19.3% in IA) |
| Dam Length | 740 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 150 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 36 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1977 (49 years old) |
| NID ID | IA01927 |
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 Transportation
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Audubon Fn-44-3(S)-21-05?
Audubon Fn-44-3(S)-21-05 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 Audubon Fn-44-3(S)-21-05?
Audubon Fn-44-3(S)-21-05 is owned by Iowa Department of Transportation (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Audubon Fn-44-3(S)-21-05 built?
Audubon Fn-44-3(S)-21-05 was completed in 1977, making it 49 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 Audubon Fn-44-3(S)-21-05?
Audubon Fn-44-3(S)-21-05 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 Audubon Fn-44-3(S)-21-05?
Audubon Fn-44-3(S)-21-05 has a dam height of 25 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 Audubon Fn-44-3(S)-21-05 last inspected?
Audubon Fn-44-3(S)-21-05 was last inspected on February 8, 1990. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.