Ballard Country Club Dam
Key Takeaway
Ballard Country Club Dam is classified as low hazard in Iowa. It was completed in 1974 and is 52 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 33 ft (taller than 63.3% in IA) |
| Dam Length | 270 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 84 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1974 (52 years old) |
| NID ID | IA01706 |
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
Ballard Country Club
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Ballard Country Club Dam?
Ballard Country Club Dam 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 Ballard Country Club Dam?
Ballard Country Club Dam is owned by Ballard Country Club (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Ballard Country Club Dam built?
Ballard Country Club Dam was completed in 1974, making it 52 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 Ballard Country Club Dam?
Ballard Country Club Dam serves the following purposes: Irrigation, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Ballard Country Club Dam?
Ballard Country Club Dam has a dam height of 33 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 Ballard Country Club Dam last inspected?
Ballard Country Club Dam was last inspected on October 2, 2013. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.