Leech Hollow Subwatershed Site C-12
Key Takeaway
Leech Hollow Subwatershed Site C-12 is classified as low hazard in Iowa. It was completed in 1978 and is 48 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 52 ft (taller than 96.6% in IA) |
| Dam Length | 520 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 250 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 116 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1978 (48 years old) |
| NID ID | IA01891 |
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
Monona County SWCD
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Leech Hollow Subwatershed Site C-12?
Leech Hollow Subwatershed Site C-12 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 Leech Hollow Subwatershed Site C-12?
Leech Hollow Subwatershed Site C-12 is owned by Monona County SWCD (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Leech Hollow Subwatershed Site C-12 built?
Leech Hollow Subwatershed Site C-12 was completed in 1978, making it 48 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 Leech Hollow Subwatershed Site C-12?
Leech Hollow Subwatershed Site C-12 serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Recreation, Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Leech Hollow Subwatershed Site C-12?
Leech Hollow Subwatershed Site C-12 has a dam height of 52 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.