Cord Subwatershed M-7234
Key Takeaway
Cord Subwatershed M-7234 is classified as low hazard in Iowa. It was completed in 1957 and is 69 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 41 ft (taller than 86.2% in IA) |
| Dam Length | 400 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 102 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 43 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1957 (69 years old) |
| NID ID | IA01707 |
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 Cord Subwatershed M-7234?
Cord Subwatershed M-7234 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 Cord Subwatershed M-7234?
Cord Subwatershed M-7234 is owned by Woodbury County SWCD (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Cord Subwatershed M-7234 built?
Cord Subwatershed M-7234 was completed in 1957, making it 69 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 Cord Subwatershed M-7234?
Cord Subwatershed M-7234 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 Cord Subwatershed M-7234?
Cord Subwatershed M-7234 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 Cord Subwatershed M-7234 last inspected?
Cord Subwatershed M-7234 was last inspected on March 16, 1994. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.