Elfrink Wetland Dam #2
Key Takeaway
Elfrink Wetland Dam #2 is classified as low hazard in Iowa. It was completed in 1994 and is 32 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 10 ft (taller than 2.1% in IA) |
| Dam Length | 4,380 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 198 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 120 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 34 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1994 (32 years old) |
| NID ID | IA03049 |
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-American Land Services
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Elfrink Wetland Dam #2?
Elfrink Wetland Dam #2 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 Elfrink Wetland Dam #2?
Elfrink Wetland Dam #2 is owned by Mid-American Land Services (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Elfrink Wetland Dam #2 built?
Elfrink Wetland Dam #2 was completed in 1994, making it 32 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 Elfrink Wetland Dam #2?
Elfrink Wetland Dam #2 serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Elfrink Wetland Dam #2?
Elfrink Wetland Dam #2 has a dam height of 10 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.