Hound Dog Watershed Site F-16
Key Takeaway
Hound Dog Watershed Site F-16 is classified as low hazard in Iowa. It was completed in 1962 and is 64 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 36 ft (taller than 74.2% in IA) |
| Dam Length | 601 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 120 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 72 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1962 (64 years old) |
| NID ID | IA00387 |
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
Fremont County SWCD
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Hound Dog Watershed Site F-16?
Hound Dog Watershed Site F-16 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 Hound Dog Watershed Site F-16?
Hound Dog Watershed Site F-16 is owned by Fremont County SWCD (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Hound Dog Watershed Site F-16 built?
Hound Dog Watershed Site F-16 was completed in 1962, making it 64 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 Hound Dog Watershed Site F-16?
Hound Dog Watershed Site F-16 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 Hound Dog Watershed Site F-16?
Hound Dog Watershed Site F-16 has a dam height of 36 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.
When was Hound Dog Watershed Site F-16 last inspected?
Hound Dog Watershed Site F-16 was last inspected on October 30, 1963. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.