Iowa Noname19

TS-BIG CREEK· Henry, Iowa· Built 1957· Earth· 27 ft tall
Low Hazard Water Supply Irrigation Recreation State Government

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 Length656 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage173 acre-ft
Normal Storage50 acre-ft
Surface Area7 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge0 cfs
Year Completed1957 (69 years old)
NID IDIA00493

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: IOWA DNR

Ownership

Mental Health Institute

State Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

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.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.