Fuller Green Valley Wetland Dam
Key Takeaway
Fuller Green Valley Wetland Dam is classified as low hazard in Iowa. It was completed in 1995 and is 31 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 8 ft (taller than 0.7% in IA) |
| Dam Length | 6,210 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 326 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 105 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 56 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1995 (31 years old) |
| NID ID | IA03157 |
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
Washington County Conservation Board
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Fuller Green Valley Wetland Dam?
Fuller Green Valley Wetland 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 Fuller Green Valley Wetland Dam?
Fuller Green Valley Wetland Dam is owned by Washington County Conservation Board (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Fuller Green Valley Wetland Dam built?
Fuller Green Valley Wetland Dam was completed in 1995, making it 31 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 Fuller Green Valley Wetland Dam?
Fuller Green Valley Wetland Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Fuller Green Valley Wetland Dam?
Fuller Green Valley Wetland Dam has a dam height of 8 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.