Indian Cr-Van Buren Watershed Site 27
Key Takeaway
Indian Cr-Van Buren Watershed Site 27 is classified as significant hazard in Iowa. It was completed in 1990 and is 36 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 36 ft (taller than 74.2% in IA) |
| Dam Length | 1,000 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 2.7K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 555 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 88 acres |
| Drainage Area | 7 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1990 (36 years old) |
| NID ID | IA02501 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
Duane Ripple
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Indian Cr-Van Buren Watershed Site 27?
Indian Cr-Van Buren Watershed Site 27 is classified as Significant Hazard. No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Indian Cr-Van Buren Watershed Site 27?
Indian Cr-Van Buren Watershed Site 27 is owned by Duane Ripple (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Indian Cr-Van Buren Watershed Site 27 built?
Indian Cr-Van Buren Watershed Site 27 was completed in 1990, making it 36 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 Indian Cr-Van Buren Watershed Site 27?
Indian Cr-Van Buren Watershed Site 27 serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Indian Cr-Van Buren Watershed Site 27?
Indian Cr-Van Buren Watershed Site 27 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 Indian Cr-Van Buren Watershed Site 27 last inspected?
Indian Cr-Van Buren Watershed Site 27 was last inspected on June 8, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.