Big Whiskey 1 Subwatershed Site 3-1
Key Takeaway
Big Whiskey 1 Subwatershed Site 3-1 is classified as significant hazard in Iowa. It was completed in 1968 and is 58 years old. Its primary use is fire protection. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 38 ft (taller than 80.1% in IA) |
| Dam Length | 679 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 52 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 31 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1968 (58 years old) |
| NID ID | IA01195 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities.
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 3-1?
Big Whiskey 1 Subwatershed Site 3-1 is classified as Significant Hazard. No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities. 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 3-1?
Big Whiskey 1 Subwatershed Site 3-1 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 3-1 built?
Big Whiskey 1 Subwatershed Site 3-1 was completed in 1968, making it 58 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 3-1?
Big Whiskey 1 Subwatershed Site 3-1 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 3-1?
Big Whiskey 1 Subwatershed Site 3-1 has a dam height of 38 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.