Iowa Noname49
Key Takeaway
Iowa Noname49 is classified as low hazard in Iowa. It was completed in 1966 and is 60 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 61 ft (taller than 98.8% in IA) |
| Dam Length | 520 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 206 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 140 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1966 (60 years old) |
| NID ID | IA01011 |
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
Sioux County Board of Supervisors
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Iowa Noname49?
Iowa Noname49 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 Noname49?
Iowa Noname49 is owned by Sioux County Board of Supervisors (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Iowa Noname49 built?
Iowa Noname49 was completed in 1966, making it 60 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 Noname49?
Iowa Noname49 serves the following purposes: Other, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Iowa Noname49?
Iowa Noname49 has a dam height of 61 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.