Iowa Noname81
Key Takeaway
Iowa Noname81 is classified as low hazard in Iowa. It was completed in 1974 and is 52 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 29 ft (taller than 42.8% in IA) |
| Dam Length | 345 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 49 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 17 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1974 (52 years old) |
| NID ID | IA01708 |
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
Mattco Land Corporation
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Iowa Noname81?
Iowa Noname81 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 Noname81?
Iowa Noname81 is owned by Mattco Land Corporation (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Iowa Noname81 built?
Iowa Noname81 was completed in 1974, making it 52 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 Noname81?
Iowa Noname81 serves the following purposes: Recreation, Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Iowa Noname81?
Iowa Noname81 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.