Bailey Carpenter Wrp Dike #2
Key Takeaway
Bailey Carpenter Wrp Dike #2 is classified as low hazard in Iowa. It was completed in 2008 and is 18 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 8 ft (taller than 0.7% in IA) |
| Dam Length | 4,360 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 515 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 137 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 137 acres |
| Drainage Area | 5 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 2008 (18 years old) |
| NID ID | IA04044 |
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 Bailey Carpenter Wrp Dike #2?
Bailey Carpenter Wrp Dike #2 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 Bailey Carpenter Wrp Dike #2?
Bailey Carpenter Wrp Dike #2 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 Bailey Carpenter Wrp Dike #2 built?
Bailey Carpenter Wrp Dike #2 was completed in 2008, making it 18 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 Bailey Carpenter Wrp Dike #2?
Bailey Carpenter Wrp Dike #2 serves the following purposes: Fish And Wildlife Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Bailey Carpenter Wrp Dike #2?
Bailey Carpenter Wrp Dike #2 has a dam height of 8 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.