F.W.Kent Park Dam
Key Takeaway
F.W.Kent Park Dam is classified as low hazard in Iowa. It was completed in 1972 and is 54 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 34 ft (taller than 67.4% in IA) |
| Dam Length | 850 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 336 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 224 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 29 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1972 (54 years old) |
| NID ID | IA01324 |
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
Johnson County Conservation Board
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of F.W.Kent Park Dam?
F.W.Kent Park 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 F.W.Kent Park Dam?
F.W.Kent Park Dam is owned by Johnson County Conservation Board (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was F.W.Kent Park Dam built?
F.W.Kent Park Dam was completed in 1972, making it 54 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 F.W.Kent Park Dam?
F.W.Kent Park 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 F.W.Kent Park Dam?
F.W.Kent Park Dam has a dam height of 34 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.