Lake Morris Wetland Dam Site 1
Key Takeaway
Lake Morris Wetland Dam Site 1 is classified as low hazard in Iowa. It was completed in 1998 and is 28 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Length | 540 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 84 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 30 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1998 (28 years old) |
| NID ID | IA03350 |
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
Chariton Municipal Utilities
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Lake Morris Wetland Dam Site 1?
Lake Morris Wetland Dam Site 1 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 Lake Morris Wetland Dam Site 1?
Lake Morris Wetland Dam Site 1 is owned by Chariton Municipal Utilities (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Lake Morris Wetland Dam Site 1 built?
Lake Morris Wetland Dam Site 1 was completed in 1998, making it 28 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 Lake Morris Wetland Dam Site 1?
Lake Morris Wetland Dam Site 1 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 Lake Morris Wetland Dam Site 1?
Lake Morris Wetland Dam Site 1 has a dam height of 7 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.