Granfield/Westrum Dam
Key Takeaway
Granfield/Westrum Dam is classified as low hazard in Iowa. It was completed in 1977 and is 49 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 28 ft (taller than 36.9% in IA) |
| Dam Length | 456 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 23 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 14 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1977 (49 years old) |
| NID ID | IA02067 |
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
Granfield-Westrum
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Granfield/Westrum Dam?
Granfield/Westrum 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 Granfield/Westrum Dam?
Granfield/Westrum Dam is owned by Granfield-Westrum (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Granfield/Westrum Dam built?
Granfield/Westrum Dam was completed in 1977, making it 49 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 Granfield/Westrum Dam?
Granfield/Westrum 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 Granfield/Westrum Dam?
Granfield/Westrum 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.