Big Whiskey 1 Subwatershed Site 13-2
Key Takeaway
Big Whiskey 1 Subwatershed Site 13-2 is classified as low hazard in Iowa. It was completed in 1967 and is 59 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 22 ft (taller than 10.6% in IA) |
| Dam Length | 683 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 78 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 5 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1967 (59 years old) |
| NID ID | IA01203 |
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
Woodbury County SWCD
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Big Whiskey 1 Subwatershed Site 13-2?
Big Whiskey 1 Subwatershed Site 13-2 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 Big Whiskey 1 Subwatershed Site 13-2?
Big Whiskey 1 Subwatershed Site 13-2 is owned by Woodbury County SWCD (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Big Whiskey 1 Subwatershed Site 13-2 built?
Big Whiskey 1 Subwatershed Site 13-2 was completed in 1967, making it 59 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 Big Whiskey 1 Subwatershed Site 13-2?
Big Whiskey 1 Subwatershed Site 13-2 serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Big Whiskey 1 Subwatershed Site 13-2?
Big Whiskey 1 Subwatershed Site 13-2 has a dam height of 22 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.