Iowa Noname17
Key Takeaway
Iowa Noname17 is classified as low hazard in Iowa. It was completed in 1965 and is 61 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 32 ft (taller than 58.4% in IA) |
| Dam Length | 730 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 92 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 65 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
| NID ID | IA00442 |
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
Iow aRiver Improvement & Construction Club
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Iowa Noname17?
Iowa Noname17 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 Noname17?
Iowa Noname17 is owned by Iow aRiver Improvement & Construction Club (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Iowa Noname17 built?
Iowa Noname17 was completed in 1965, making it 61 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 Noname17?
Iowa Noname17 serves the following purposes: Recreation, Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Iowa Noname17?
Iowa Noname17 has a dam height of 32 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.