Blockton Watershed Site S-5
Key Takeaway
Blockton Watershed Site S-5 is classified as low hazard in Iowa. It was completed in 1993 and is 33 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 41 ft (taller than 86.2% in IA) |
| Dam Length | 1,170 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 3.0K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 435 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 70 acres |
| Drainage Area | 6 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1993 (33 years old) |
| NID ID | IA02665 |
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
Taylor County SWCD
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Blockton Watershed Site S-5?
Blockton Watershed Site S-5 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 Blockton Watershed Site S-5?
Blockton Watershed Site S-5 is owned by Taylor County SWCD (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Blockton Watershed Site S-5 built?
Blockton Watershed Site S-5 was completed in 1993, making it 33 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 Blockton Watershed Site S-5?
Blockton Watershed Site S-5 serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Blockton Watershed Site S-5?
Blockton Watershed Site S-5 has a dam height of 41 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 Blockton Watershed Site S-5 last inspected?
Blockton Watershed Site S-5 was last inspected on June 1, 2016. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.