Iowa Noname57
Key Takeaway
Iowa Noname57 is classified as low hazard in Iowa. It was completed in 1971 and is 55 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 47 ft (taller than 93.3% in IA) |
| Dam Length | 550 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 102 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 43 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1971 (55 years old) |
| NID ID | IA01142 |
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
Iowa Department of Transportation
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Iowa Noname57?
Iowa Noname57 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 Noname57?
Iowa Noname57 is owned by Iowa Department of Transportation (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Iowa Noname57 built?
Iowa Noname57 was completed in 1971, making it 55 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 Noname57?
Iowa Noname57 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 Noname57?
Iowa Noname57 has a dam height of 47 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.