East Fork Grand River Watershed Site E58b
Key Takeaway
East Fork Grand River Watershed Site E58b is classified as low hazard in Iowa. It was completed in 2010 and is 16 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 30 ft (taller than 48.2% in IA) |
| Dam Length | 450 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 54 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 16 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 151 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2010 (16 years old) |
| NID ID | IA04155 |
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
Carl Jerome & Ringgold County SWCD
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of East Fork Grand River Watershed Site E58b?
East Fork Grand River Watershed Site E58b 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 East Fork Grand River Watershed Site E58b?
East Fork Grand River Watershed Site E58b is owned by Carl Jerome & Ringgold County SWCD (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was East Fork Grand River Watershed Site E58b built?
East Fork Grand River Watershed Site E58b was completed in 2010, making it 16 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 East Fork Grand River Watershed Site E58b?
East Fork Grand River Watershed Site E58b 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 East Fork Grand River Watershed Site E58b?
East Fork Grand River Watershed Site E58b has a dam height of 30 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.