Big Wyacondah Watershed Site 27-H
Key Takeaway
Big Wyacondah Watershed Site 27-H is classified as low hazard in Iowa. It was completed in 1976 and is 50 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 27 ft (taller than 30.7% in IA) |
| Dam Length | 549 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 379 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 51 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1976 (50 years old) |
| NID ID | IA01561 |
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 27-H?
Big Wyacondah Watershed Site 27-H 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 27-H?
Big Wyacondah Watershed Site 27-H 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 27-H built?
Big Wyacondah Watershed Site 27-H was completed in 1976, making it 50 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 27-H?
Big Wyacondah Watershed Site 27-H 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 27-H?
Big Wyacondah Watershed Site 27-H 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.