Beach Dam
Key Takeaway
Beach Dam is classified as low hazard in Iowa. It was completed in 1975 and is 51 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 40 ft (taller than 84% in IA) |
| Dam Length | 522 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 651 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 278 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 30 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1975 (51 years old) |
| NID ID | IA00486 |
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
Gary Beach
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Beach Dam?
Beach 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 Beach Dam?
Beach Dam is owned by Gary Beach (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Beach Dam built?
Beach Dam was completed in 1975, making it 51 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 Beach Dam?
Beach Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation, Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Beach Dam?
Beach Dam has a dam height of 40 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.