Iowa Noname73
Key Takeaway
Iowa Noname73 is classified as low hazard in Iowa. It was completed in 1975 and is 51 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 18 ft (taller than 5.6% in IA) |
| Dam Length | 540 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 96 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 54 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1975 (51 years old) |
| NID ID | IA01581 |
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
Duane Sandage Real Estate
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Iowa Noname73?
Iowa Noname73 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 Noname73?
Iowa Noname73 is owned by Duane Sandage Real Estate (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Iowa Noname73 built?
Iowa Noname73 was completed in 1975, making it 51 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 Noname73?
Iowa Noname73 serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Recreation, Water Supply. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Iowa Noname73?
Iowa Noname73 has a dam height of 18 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.
When was Iowa Noname73 last inspected?
Iowa Noname73 was last inspected on April 7, 1977. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.