Eagle Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Eagle Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in Iowa. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 49 ft (taller than 94.6% in IA) |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 41 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 17 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Modified | 2001 |
| NID ID | IA03386 |
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
Mid-Iowa Council Boy Scouts of America
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Eagle Pond Dam?
Eagle Pond 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 Eagle Pond Dam?
Eagle Pond Dam is owned by Mid-Iowa Council Boy Scouts of America (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Eagle Pond Dam?
Eagle Pond Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Eagle Pond Dam?
Eagle Pond Dam has a dam height of 49 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.