Country Club Business Park Dam
Key Takeaway
Country Club Business Park Dam is classified as significant hazard in Iowa. It was completed in 1989 and is 37 years old. Its primary use is other. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 18 ft (taller than 5.6% in IA) |
| Dam Length | 280 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 109 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 43 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1989 (37 years old) |
| NID ID | IA02540 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
Iowa Methodist Medical Center
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Country Club Business Park Dam?
Country Club Business Park Dam is classified as Significant Hazard. No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Country Club Business Park Dam?
Country Club Business Park Dam is owned by Iowa Methodist Medical Center (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Country Club Business Park Dam built?
Country Club Business Park Dam was completed in 1989, making it 37 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 Country Club Business Park Dam?
Country Club Business Park Dam serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Country Club Business Park Dam?
Country Club Business Park Dam has a dam height of 18 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 Country Club Business Park Dam last inspected?
Country Club Business Park Dam was last inspected on May 16, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.