Denison Country Club #3 Dam
Key Takeaway
Denison Country Club #3 Dam is classified as low hazard in Iowa. It was completed in 1991 and is 35 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 32 ft (taller than 58.4% in IA) |
| Dam Length | 330 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 129 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 67 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1991 (35 years old) |
| Year Modified | 2003 |
| NID ID | IA02603 |
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
Denison Community Golf Course
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Denison Country Club #3 Dam?
Denison Country Club #3 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 Denison Country Club #3 Dam?
Denison Country Club #3 Dam is owned by Denison Community Golf Course (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Denison Country Club #3 Dam built?
Denison Country Club #3 Dam was completed in 1991, making it 35 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 Denison Country Club #3 Dam?
Denison Country Club #3 Dam serves the following purposes: Irrigation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Denison Country Club #3 Dam?
Denison Country Club #3 Dam has a dam height of 32 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.