Hanlontown Slough Dam 1.1
Key Takeaway
Hanlontown Slough Dam 1.1 is classified as low hazard in Iowa. It was completed in 2001 and is 25 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 11 ft (taller than 2.5% in IA) |
| Dam Length | 938 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 191 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 32 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 14 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2001 (25 years old) |
| NID ID | IA03897 |
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
US Fish & Wildlife Service - Titonka
Federal Government
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What is the hazard classification of Hanlontown Slough Dam 1.1?
Hanlontown Slough Dam 1.1 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 Hanlontown Slough Dam 1.1?
Hanlontown Slough Dam 1.1 is owned by US Fish & Wildlife Service - Titonka (Federal Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Hanlontown Slough Dam 1.1 built?
Hanlontown Slough Dam 1.1 was completed in 2001, making it 25 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 Hanlontown Slough Dam 1.1?
Hanlontown Slough Dam 1.1 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 Hanlontown Slough Dam 1.1?
Hanlontown Slough Dam 1.1 has a dam height of 11 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.