Flynn/Sheetz Dam
Key Takeaway
Flynn/Sheetz Dam is classified as low hazard in Iowa. It was completed in 1964 and is 62 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 28 ft (taller than 36.9% in IA) |
| Dam Length | 398 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 33 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 19 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
| NID ID | IA01148 |
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
RM Flynn & HW Sheetz
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Flynn/Sheetz Dam?
Flynn/Sheetz 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 Flynn/Sheetz Dam?
Flynn/Sheetz Dam is owned by RM Flynn & HW Sheetz (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Flynn/Sheetz Dam built?
Flynn/Sheetz Dam was completed in 1964, making it 62 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 Flynn/Sheetz Dam?
Flynn/Sheetz Dam serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Flynn/Sheetz Dam?
Flynn/Sheetz Dam has a dam height of 28 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.