Hanlontown Slough Site 3
Key Takeaway
Hanlontown Slough Site 3 is classified as low hazard in Iowa. It was completed in 2000 and is 26 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 8 ft (taller than 0.7% in IA) |
| Dam Length | 2,367 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 592 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 121 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 97 acres |
| Drainage Area | 5 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2000 (26 years old) |
| NID ID | IA03429 |
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 Site 3?
Hanlontown Slough Site 3 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 Site 3?
Hanlontown Slough Site 3 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 Site 3 built?
Hanlontown Slough Site 3 was completed in 2000, making it 26 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 Site 3?
Hanlontown Slough Site 3 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 Site 3?
Hanlontown Slough Site 3 has a dam height of 8 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.