Bee Jay Watershed Site 16
Key Takeaway
Bee Jay Watershed Site 16 is classified as low hazard in Iowa. It was completed in 1977 and is 49 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 32 ft (taller than 58.4% in IA) |
| Dam Length | 720 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 122 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 46 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1977 (49 years old) |
| NID ID | IA01868 |
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
East Pottawattamie County SWCD
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Bee Jay Watershed Site 16?
Bee Jay Watershed Site 16 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 Bee Jay Watershed Site 16?
Bee Jay Watershed Site 16 is owned by East Pottawattamie County SWCD (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Bee Jay Watershed Site 16 built?
Bee Jay Watershed Site 16 was completed in 1977, making it 49 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 Bee Jay Watershed Site 16?
Bee Jay Watershed Site 16 serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Recreation, Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Bee Jay Watershed Site 16?
Bee Jay Watershed Site 16 has a dam height of 32 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.