Iowa Noname73

TR-NORTH RIVER· Madison, Iowa· Built 1975· Earth· 18 ft tall

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 Length540 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage96 acre-ft
Normal Storage54 acre-ft
Surface Area7 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge0 cfs
Year Completed1975 (51 years old)
NID IDIA01581

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
Last Inspection: April 7, 1977
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: IOWA DNR

Ownership

Duane Sandage Real Estate

Private

Nearby Dams

Frequently Asked Questions

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.

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.