Big Wyacondah Watershed Site 20
Key Takeaway
Big Wyacondah Watershed Site 20 is classified as low hazard in Iowa. It was completed in 1971 and is 55 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 27 ft (taller than 30.7% in IA) |
| Dam Length | 506 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 66 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 19 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1971 (55 years old) |
| NID ID | IA00333 |
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
Davis County SWCD
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Big Wyacondah Watershed Site 20?
Big Wyacondah Watershed Site 20 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 Wyacondah Watershed Site 20?
Big Wyacondah Watershed Site 20 is owned by Davis County SWCD (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Big Wyacondah Watershed Site 20 built?
Big Wyacondah Watershed Site 20 was completed in 1971, making it 55 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 Wyacondah Watershed Site 20?
Big Wyacondah Watershed Site 20 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 Wyacondah Watershed Site 20?
Big Wyacondah Watershed Site 20 has a dam height of 27 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.