Bartlett Hills Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Bartlett Hills Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Iowa. It was completed in 1973 and is 53 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 30 ft (taller than 48.2% in IA) |
| Dam Length | 540 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 150 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 87 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1973 (53 years old) |
| NID ID | IA00845 |
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
Bartlett Hills Inc
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Bartlett Hills Lake Dam?
Bartlett Hills Lake 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 Bartlett Hills Lake Dam?
Bartlett Hills Lake Dam is owned by Bartlett Hills Inc (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Bartlett Hills Lake Dam built?
Bartlett Hills Lake Dam was completed in 1973, making it 53 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 Bartlett Hills Lake Dam?
Bartlett Hills Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Recreation, Water Supply. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Bartlett Hills Lake Dam?
Bartlett Hills Lake Dam has a dam height of 30 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.