Iowa Noname35
Key Takeaway
Iowa Noname35 is classified as significant hazard in Iowa. It was completed in 1967 and is 59 years old. Its primary use is fire protection. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 35 ft (taller than 70.9% in IA) |
| Dam Length | 952 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 147 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 38 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1967 (59 years old) |
| NID ID | IA00875 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
Plymouth County SWCD
Local Government
Nearby Dams
Sherman Dam
Plymouth, IA
Low Hazard 37 ftAttril Dam
Plymouth, IA
Low Hazard 32 ftWilliams Dam
Plymouth, IA
Low Hazard 35 ftOlmschied Dam
Plymouth, IA
Low Hazard 25 ftHorse Lake Dam
Plymouth, IA
Significant Hazard 67 ftIowa Noname36
Plymouth, IA
Low Hazard 50 ftBaldwin Dam
Plymouth, IA
Low Hazard 28 ftWingert/Freymann Dam
Plymouth, IA
Low Hazard 46 ftFrequently Asked Questions
What is the hazard classification of Iowa Noname35?
Iowa Noname35 is classified as Significant Hazard. No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Iowa Noname35?
Iowa Noname35 is owned by Plymouth County SWCD (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Iowa Noname35 built?
Iowa Noname35 was completed in 1967, making it 59 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 Noname35?
Iowa Noname35 serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Iowa Noname35?
Iowa Noname35 has a dam height of 35 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.