Carrier Dam
Key Takeaway
Carrier Dam is classified as low hazard in Iowa. It was completed in 1974 and is 52 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 35 ft (taller than 70.9% in IA) |
| Dam Length | 280 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 43 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1974 (52 years old) |
| NID ID | IA01592 |
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
Lynn Carrier
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Carrier Dam?
Carrier 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 Carrier Dam?
Carrier Dam is owned by Lynn Carrier (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Carrier Dam built?
Carrier Dam was completed in 1974, making it 52 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 Carrier Dam?
Carrier Dam serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Recreation, Water Supply. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Carrier Dam?
Carrier Dam has a dam height of 35 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.