Covered Bridge Estates Dam
Key Takeaway
Covered Bridge Estates Dam is classified as high hazard in Iowa. It was completed in 2005 and is 21 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 47 ft (taller than 93.3% in IA) |
| Dam Length | 380 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 71 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 31 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2005 (21 years old) |
| NID ID | IA03516 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
Aron Flickinger;Daniel and Virginia Hawthorne Bittersweet Acres, LLC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Covered Bridge Estates Dam?
Covered Bridge Estates Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Covered Bridge Estates Dam?
Covered Bridge Estates Dam is owned by Aron Flickinger;Daniel and Virginia Hawthorne Bittersweet Acres, LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Covered Bridge Estates Dam built?
Covered Bridge Estates Dam was completed in 2005, making it 21 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 Covered Bridge Estates Dam?
Covered Bridge Estates Dam serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Covered Bridge Estates Dam?
Covered Bridge Estates Dam has a dam height of 47 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 Covered Bridge Estates Dam last inspected?
Covered Bridge Estates Dam was last inspected on May 20, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.