Fairgrounds Dam
Key Takeaway
Fairgrounds Dam is classified as low hazard in Iowa. It was completed in 1980 and is 46 years old.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 16 ft (taller than 4.7% in IA) |
| Dam Length | 80 ft |
| Max Storage | 235 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 90 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1980 (46 years old) |
| NID ID | IA04030 |
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
Kenny Spencer
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Fairgrounds Dam?
Fairgrounds 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 Fairgrounds Dam?
Fairgrounds Dam is owned by Kenny Spencer (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Fairgrounds Dam built?
Fairgrounds Dam was completed in 1980, making it 46 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
How tall is Fairgrounds Dam?
Fairgrounds Dam has a dam height of 16 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.