Iowa Noname6
Key Takeaway
Iowa Noname6 is classified as low hazard in Iowa. It was completed in 1963 and is 63 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 40 ft (taller than 84% in IA) |
| Dam Length | 421 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 143 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 54 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1963 (63 years old) |
| NID ID | IA00133 |
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
Tall Corn Area Council BSA
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Iowa Noname6?
Iowa Noname6 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 Noname6?
Iowa Noname6 is owned by Tall Corn Area Council BSA (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Iowa Noname6 built?
Iowa Noname6 was completed in 1963, making it 63 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 Noname6?
Iowa Noname6 serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Iowa Noname6?
Iowa Noname6 has a dam height of 40 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.