Bays Branch
Key Takeaway
Bays Branch is classified as low hazard in Iowa. It was completed in 1962 and is 64 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 19 ft (taller than 6.5% in IA) |
| Dam Length | 700 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 3.6K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1.1K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 272 acres |
| Drainage Area | 15 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1962 (64 years old) |
| NID ID | IA00434 |
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 Bays Branch?
Bays Branch 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 Bays Branch?
Bays Branch 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 Bays Branch built?
Bays Branch was completed in 1962, making it 64 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 Bays Branch?
Bays Branch serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Bays Branch?
Bays Branch has a dam height of 19 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 Bays Branch last inspected?
Bays Branch was last inspected on May 16, 2016. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.