Hacklebarney Watershed Skahill Site
Key Takeaway
Hacklebarney Watershed Skahill Site is classified as low hazard in Iowa. It was completed in 1988 and is 38 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 33 ft (taller than 63.3% in IA) |
| Dam Length | 425 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 36 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 17 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1988 (38 years old) |
| NID ID | IA02966 |
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
Montgomery County SWCD
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Hacklebarney Watershed Skahill Site?
Hacklebarney Watershed Skahill Site 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 Hacklebarney Watershed Skahill Site?
Hacklebarney Watershed Skahill Site is owned by Montgomery County SWCD (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Hacklebarney Watershed Skahill Site built?
Hacklebarney Watershed Skahill Site was completed in 1988, making it 38 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 Hacklebarney Watershed Skahill Site?
Hacklebarney Watershed Skahill Site serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Hacklebarney Watershed Skahill Site?
Hacklebarney Watershed Skahill Site has a dam height of 33 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.