Iowa Noname19
Key Takeaway
Iowa Noname19 is classified as low hazard in Iowa. It was completed in 1957 and is 69 years old. Its primary use is water supply.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 27 ft (taller than 30.7% in IA) |
| Dam Length | 656 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 173 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1957 (69 years old) |
| NID ID | IA00493 |
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
Mental Health Institute
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Iowa Noname19?
Iowa Noname19 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 Noname19?
Iowa Noname19 is owned by Mental Health Institute (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Iowa Noname19 built?
Iowa Noname19 was completed in 1957, making it 69 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 Noname19?
Iowa Noname19 serves the following purposes: Water Supply, Irrigation, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Iowa Noname19?
Iowa Noname19 has a dam height of 27 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.