Iowa Noname49

TR-BIG SIOUX RIVER· Sioux, Iowa· Built 1966· Earth· 61 ft tall
Low Hazard Other Recreation Local Government

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 Length520 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage206 acre-ft
Normal Storage140 acre-ft
Surface Area10 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge0 cfs
Year Completed1966 (60 years old)
NID IDIA01011

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

Sioux County Board of Supervisors

Local Government

Nearby Dams

Frequently Asked Questions

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.

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.