Iowa Noname8
Key Takeaway
Iowa Noname8 is classified as low hazard in Iowa. It was completed in 1964 and is 62 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 38 ft (taller than 80.1% in IA) |
| Dam Length | 522 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 220 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 111 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
| NID ID | IA00233 |
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
Crawford County Conservation Board
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Iowa Noname8?
Iowa Noname8 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 Noname8?
Iowa Noname8 is owned by Crawford County Conservation Board (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Iowa Noname8 built?
Iowa Noname8 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 Noname8?
Iowa Noname8 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 Noname8?
Iowa Noname8 has a dam height of 38 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 Noname8 last inspected?
Iowa Noname8 was last inspected on September 17, 1964. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.