East Waterman Creek Subwatershed 2425
Key Takeaway
East Waterman Creek Subwatershed 2425 is classified as low hazard in Iowa. It was completed in 1960 and is 66 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 37 ft (taller than 77.4% in IA) |
| Dam Length | 0 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 96 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 38 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
| NID ID | IA02778 |
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
OBrien County SWCD
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of East Waterman Creek Subwatershed 2425?
East Waterman Creek Subwatershed 2425 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 Waterman Creek Subwatershed 2425?
East Waterman Creek Subwatershed 2425 is owned by OBrien County SWCD (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was East Waterman Creek Subwatershed 2425 built?
East Waterman Creek Subwatershed 2425 was completed in 1960, making it 66 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 Waterman Creek Subwatershed 2425?
East Waterman Creek Subwatershed 2425 serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, 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 Waterman Creek Subwatershed 2425?
East Waterman Creek Subwatershed 2425 has a dam height of 37 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.