Iowa Gun Dog Dam
Key Takeaway
Iowa Gun Dog Dam is classified as low hazard in Iowa. It was completed in 2020 and is 6 years old. Its primary use is grade stabilization.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 29 ft (taller than 42.8% in IA) |
| Dam Length | 400 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 64 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 28 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 90 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2020 (6 years old) |
| NID ID | IA04332 |
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
Iowa Gun Dog Group
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Iowa Gun Dog Dam?
Iowa Gun Dog 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 Iowa Gun Dog Dam?
Iowa Gun Dog Dam is owned by Iowa Gun Dog Group (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Iowa Gun Dog Dam built?
Iowa Gun Dog Dam was completed in 2020, making it 6 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 Iowa Gun Dog Dam?
Iowa Gun Dog Dam serves the following purposes: Grade Stabilization. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Iowa Gun Dog Dam?
Iowa Gun Dog Dam 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.