Fox Run Development - Lower Dam
Key Takeaway
Fox Run Development - Lower Dam is classified as significant hazard in Iowa. It was completed in 1996 and is 30 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 15 ft (taller than 4.4% in IA) |
| Dam Length | 230 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 23 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 6 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1996 (30 years old) |
| NID ID | IA03917 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
Fox Run Development LLC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Fox Run Development - Lower Dam?
Fox Run Development - Lower Dam is classified as Significant Hazard. No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Fox Run Development - Lower Dam?
Fox Run Development - Lower Dam is owned by Fox Run Development LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Fox Run Development - Lower Dam built?
Fox Run Development - Lower Dam was completed in 1996, making it 30 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 Fox Run Development - Lower Dam?
Fox Run Development - Lower 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 Fox Run Development - Lower Dam?
Fox Run Development - Lower Dam has a dam height of 15 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.
When was Fox Run Development - Lower Dam last inspected?
Fox Run Development - Lower Dam was last inspected on March 11, 2003. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.