Greene County Wetland Dam #1
Key Takeaway
Greene County Wetland Dam #1 is classified as low hazard in Iowa. It was completed in 2006 and is 20 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 9 ft (taller than 1.7% in IA) |
| Dam Length | 970 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 97 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 13 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2006 (20 years old) |
| NID ID | IA03661 |
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
Greene County Conservation Board
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Greene County Wetland Dam #1?
Greene County Wetland Dam #1 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 Greene County Wetland Dam #1?
Greene County Wetland Dam #1 is owned by Greene County Conservation Board (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Greene County Wetland Dam #1 built?
Greene County Wetland Dam #1 was completed in 2006, making it 20 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 Greene County Wetland Dam #1?
Greene County Wetland Dam #1 serves the following purposes: Fish And Wildlife Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Greene County Wetland Dam #1?
Greene County Wetland Dam #1 has a dam height of 9 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.