Iowa Noname34
Key Takeaway
Iowa Noname34 is classified as low hazard in Iowa. It was completed in 1973 and is 53 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 46 ft (taller than 92.5% in IA) |
| Dam Length | 580 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 429 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 232 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1973 (53 years old) |
| NID ID | IA00830 |
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
OBrien County Board of Supervisors
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Iowa Noname34?
Iowa Noname34 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 Noname34?
Iowa Noname34 is owned by OBrien County Board of Supervisors (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Iowa Noname34 built?
Iowa Noname34 was completed in 1973, making it 53 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 Noname34?
Iowa Noname34 serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Iowa Noname34?
Iowa Noname34 has a dam height of 46 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.