Iowa Noname60
Key Takeaway
Iowa Noname60 is classified as significant hazard in Iowa. It was completed in 1964 and is 62 years old. Its primary use is recreation. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 29 ft (taller than 42.8% in IA) |
| Dam Length | 474 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 71 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
| NID ID | IA01250 |
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
Sergeant Floyd Area Council Boy Scouts of America
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Iowa Noname60?
Iowa Noname60 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 Noname60?
Iowa Noname60 is owned by Sergeant Floyd Area Council Boy Scouts of America (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Iowa Noname60 built?
Iowa Noname60 was completed in 1964, making it 62 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 Noname60?
Iowa Noname60 serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Iowa Noname60?
Iowa Noname60 has a dam height of 29 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.