Facebook North Detention Dam
Key Takeaway
Facebook North Detention Dam is classified as low hazard in Iowa. It was completed in 2020 and is 6 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 11 ft (taller than 2.5% in IA) |
| Dam Length | 910 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 51 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 0 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 2020 (6 years old) |
| Year Modified | 2020 |
| NID ID | IA04353 |
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
Siculus, Inc. c/o Facebook, Inc.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Facebook North Detention Dam?
Facebook North Detention 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 Facebook North Detention Dam?
Facebook North Detention Dam is owned by Siculus, Inc. c/o Facebook, Inc. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Facebook North Detention Dam built?
Facebook North Detention Dam was completed in 2020, making it 6 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 Facebook North Detention Dam?
Facebook North Detention Dam 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 Facebook North Detention Dam?
Facebook North Detention Dam has a dam height of 11 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.