Kossuth County Roadgrade Dam 16-100-30
Key Takeaway
Kossuth County Roadgrade Dam 16-100-30 is classified as low hazard in Iowa. It was completed in 1999 and is 27 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 11 ft (taller than 2.5% in IA) |
| Dam Length | 900 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 135 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 33 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Drainage Area | 16 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1999 (27 years old) |
| NID ID | IA03213 |
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
Kossuth County
Local Government
Nearby Dams
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the hazard classification of Kossuth County Roadgrade Dam 16-100-30?
Kossuth County Roadgrade Dam 16-100-30 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 Kossuth County Roadgrade Dam 16-100-30?
Kossuth County Roadgrade Dam 16-100-30 is owned by Kossuth County (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Kossuth County Roadgrade Dam 16-100-30 built?
Kossuth County Roadgrade Dam 16-100-30 was completed in 1999, making it 27 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 Kossuth County Roadgrade Dam 16-100-30?
Kossuth County Roadgrade Dam 16-100-30 serves the following purposes: Other, Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Kossuth County Roadgrade Dam 16-100-30?
Kossuth County Roadgrade Dam 16-100-30 has a dam height of 11 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.