Bear Creek Watershed Site 26
Key Takeaway
Bear Creek Watershed Site 26 is classified as low hazard in Iowa. It was completed in 2011 and is 15 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 28 ft (taller than 36.9% in IA) |
| Dam Length | 620 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 46 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 7 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 40 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2011 (15 years old) |
| NID ID | IA04169 |
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
E Sellness, H Larson, & Winneshiek County SWCD
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Bear Creek Watershed Site 26?
Bear Creek Watershed Site 26 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 Bear Creek Watershed Site 26?
Bear Creek Watershed Site 26 is owned by E Sellness, H Larson, & Winneshiek County SWCD (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Bear Creek Watershed Site 26 built?
Bear Creek Watershed Site 26 was completed in 2011, making it 15 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 Bear Creek Watershed Site 26?
Bear Creek Watershed Site 26 serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction, Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Bear Creek Watershed Site 26?
Bear Creek Watershed Site 26 has a dam height of 28 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.