Lake Sugema Silt Dam Site C
Key Takeaway
Lake Sugema Silt Dam Site C is classified as low hazard in Iowa. It was completed in 1994 and is 32 years old. Its primary use is debris control.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 23 ft (taller than 13.3% in IA) |
| Dam Length | 686 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.7K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 220 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 61 acres |
| Drainage Area | 6 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1994 (32 years old) |
| NID ID | IA02946 |
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
Iowa Department of Natural Resources
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Lake Sugema Silt Dam Site C?
Lake Sugema Silt Dam Site C 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 Sugema Silt Dam Site C?
Lake Sugema Silt Dam Site C is owned by Iowa Department of Natural Resources (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Lake Sugema Silt Dam Site C built?
Lake Sugema Silt Dam Site C was completed in 1994, making it 32 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 Sugema Silt Dam Site C?
Lake Sugema Silt Dam Site C serves the following purposes: Debris Control, Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Lake Sugema Silt Dam Site C?
Lake Sugema Silt Dam Site C has a dam height of 23 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.