Hughes - Stine Wetland Dam

TR- BEAVER CREEK· Dallas, Iowa· Built 2003· Earth· 10 ft tall
Low Hazard Fish And Wildlife Pond Private

Key Takeaway

Hughes - Stine Wetland Dam is classified as low hazard in Iowa. It was completed in 2003 and is 23 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.

Physical Details

Dam Height 10 ft (taller than 2.1% in IA)
Dam Length1,770 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage184 acre-ft
Normal Storage32 acre-ft
Surface Area16 acres
Drainage Area3 sq mi
Max Discharge0 cfs
Year Completed2003 (23 years old)
NID IDIA03622

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: IOWA DNR

Ownership

Darrell Hughes

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Hughes - Stine Wetland Dam?

Hughes - Stine Wetland Dam 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 Hughes - Stine Wetland Dam?

Hughes - Stine Wetland Dam is owned by Darrell Hughes (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Hughes - Stine Wetland Dam built?

Hughes - Stine Wetland Dam was completed in 2003, making it 23 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 Hughes - Stine Wetland Dam?

Hughes - Stine Wetland Dam 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 Hughes - Stine Wetland Dam?

Hughes - Stine Wetland Dam has a dam height of 10 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.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.