Grand River Cattle Dam
Key Takeaway
Grand River Cattle Dam is classified as low hazard in Iowa. It was completed in 2007 and is 19 years old. Its primary use is water supply.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 41 ft (taller than 86.2% in IA) |
| Dam Length | 597 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 956 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 122 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2007 (19 years old) |
| NID ID | IA03650 |
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
Grandriver Cattle Company
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Grand River Cattle Dam?
Grand River Cattle 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 Grand River Cattle Dam?
Grand River Cattle Dam is owned by Grandriver Cattle Company (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Grand River Cattle Dam built?
Grand River Cattle Dam was completed in 2007, making it 19 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 Grand River Cattle Dam?
Grand River Cattle Dam serves the following purposes: Water Supply. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Grand River Cattle Dam?
Grand River Cattle Dam has a dam height of 41 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.