Ever-Tru Pond
Key Takeaway
Ever-Tru Pond is classified as low hazard in Iowa. It was completed in 2016 and is 10 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 22 ft (taller than 10.6% in IA) |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 159 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 59 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 53 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2016 (10 years old) |
| NID ID | IA04258 |
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
Powershiek County Conservation Board
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Ever-Tru Pond?
Ever-Tru Pond 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 Ever-Tru Pond?
Ever-Tru Pond is owned by Powershiek County Conservation Board (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Ever-Tru Pond built?
Ever-Tru Pond was completed in 2016, making it 10 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 Ever-Tru Pond?
Ever-Tru Pond serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction, Grade Stabilization, Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Ever-Tru Pond?
Ever-Tru Pond has a dam height of 22 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.