Boy Scout Bay Dam
Key Takeaway
Boy Scout Bay Dam is classified as low hazard in Iowa. It was completed in 1993 and is 33 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 13 ft (taller than 3.8% in IA) |
| Dam Length | 690 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 173 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 34 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1993 (33 years old) |
| NID ID | IA02830 |
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
Iowa Department of Natural Resources
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Boy Scout Bay Dam?
Boy Scout Bay Dam 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 Boy Scout Bay Dam?
Boy Scout Bay Dam is owned by Iowa Department of Natural Resources (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Boy Scout Bay Dam built?
Boy Scout Bay Dam 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 Boy Scout Bay Dam?
Boy Scout Bay Dam serves the following purposes: Other, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Boy Scout Bay Dam?
Boy Scout Bay Dam has a dam height of 13 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 Boy Scout Bay Dam last inspected?
Boy Scout Bay Dam was last inspected on November 10, 2003. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.