Iowa Noname18
Key Takeaway
Iowa Noname18 is classified as low hazard in Iowa. It was completed in 1961 and is 65 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 37 ft (taller than 77.4% in IA) |
| Dam Length | 450 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 148 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 61 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1961 (65 years old) |
| NID ID | IA00471 |
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
Walters Coberly Voss CBS
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Iowa Noname18?
Iowa Noname18 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 Noname18?
Iowa Noname18 is owned by Walters Coberly Voss CBS (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Iowa Noname18 built?
Iowa Noname18 was completed in 1961, making it 65 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 Noname18?
Iowa Noname18 serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Iowa Noname18?
Iowa Noname18 has a dam height of 37 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 Iowa Noname18 last inspected?
Iowa Noname18 was last inspected on October 31, 1963. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.