Douds Stone Dam
Key Takeaway
Douds Stone Dam is classified as low hazard in Iowa. It was completed in 2003 and is 23 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 13 ft (taller than 3.8% in IA) |
| Dam Length | 582 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 75 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 54 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2003 (23 years old) |
| NID ID | IA03836 |
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
Douds Stone Inc
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Douds Stone Dam?
Douds Stone 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 Douds Stone Dam?
Douds Stone Dam is owned by Douds Stone Inc (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Douds Stone Dam built?
Douds Stone Dam was completed in 2003, making it 23 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 Douds Stone Dam?
Douds Stone Dam serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Douds Stone Dam?
Douds Stone Dam has a dam height of 13 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.