Indian Cr-Van Buren Watershed Site 30
Key Takeaway
Indian Cr-Van Buren Watershed Site 30 is classified as low hazard in Iowa. It was completed in 1989 and is 37 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 29 ft (taller than 42.8% in IA) |
| Dam Length | 685 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 756 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 170 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 35 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1989 (37 years old) |
| NID ID | IA02539 |
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
VanBuren County SWCD
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Indian Cr-Van Buren Watershed Site 30?
Indian Cr-Van Buren Watershed Site 30 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 Indian Cr-Van Buren Watershed Site 30?
Indian Cr-Van Buren Watershed Site 30 is owned by VanBuren County SWCD (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Indian Cr-Van Buren Watershed Site 30 built?
Indian Cr-Van Buren Watershed Site 30 was completed in 1989, making it 37 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 30?
Indian Cr-Van Buren Watershed Site 30 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 Indian Cr-Van Buren Watershed Site 30?
Indian Cr-Van Buren Watershed Site 30 has a dam height of 29 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.