Big Wyacondah Watershed Site 7
Key Takeaway
Big Wyacondah Watershed Site 7 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 | 28 ft (taller than 36.9% in IA) |
| Dam Length | 516 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 194 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 98 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1976 (50 years old) |
| NID ID | IA01575 |
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 7?
Big Wyacondah Watershed Site 7 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 7?
Big Wyacondah Watershed Site 7 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 7 built?
Big Wyacondah Watershed Site 7 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 7?
Big Wyacondah Watershed Site 7 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 7?
Big Wyacondah Watershed Site 7 has a dam height of 28 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.
When was Big Wyacondah Watershed Site 7 last inspected?
Big Wyacondah Watershed Site 7 was last inspected on October 30, 1963. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.