Bruene-Spahn Subwtrshd Sta 32+82 #6
Key Takeaway
Bruene-Spahn Subwtrshd Sta 32+82 #6 is classified as low hazard in Iowa. It was completed in 1964 and is 62 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 26 ft (taller than 24.7% in IA) |
| Dam Length | 538 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 52 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 30 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
| NID ID | IA01251 |
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
Woodbury County SWCD
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Bruene-Spahn Subwtrshd Sta 32+82 #6?
Bruene-Spahn Subwtrshd Sta 32+82 #6 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 Bruene-Spahn Subwtrshd Sta 32+82 #6?
Bruene-Spahn Subwtrshd Sta 32+82 #6 is owned by Woodbury County SWCD (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Bruene-Spahn Subwtrshd Sta 32+82 #6 built?
Bruene-Spahn Subwtrshd Sta 32+82 #6 was completed in 1964, making it 62 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 Bruene-Spahn Subwtrshd Sta 32+82 #6?
Bruene-Spahn Subwtrshd Sta 32+82 #6 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 Bruene-Spahn Subwtrshd Sta 32+82 #6?
Bruene-Spahn Subwtrshd Sta 32+82 #6 has a dam height of 26 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 Bruene-Spahn Subwtrshd Sta 32+82 #6 last inspected?
Bruene-Spahn Subwtrshd Sta 32+82 #6 was last inspected on September 17, 1964. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.