Kossuth County Roadgrade Dam 16-100-30

SOUTH CREEK· Kossuth, Iowa· Built 1999· Earth· 11 ft tall
Low Hazard Other Flood Risk Reduction Local Government

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 Length900 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage135 acre-ft
Normal Storage33 acre-ft
Surface Area11 acres
Drainage Area16 sq mi
Max Discharge0 cfs
Year Completed1999 (27 years old)
NID IDIA03213

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
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: IOWA DNR

Ownership

Kossuth County

Local Government

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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.

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.