Lint Dam
Key Takeaway
Lint Dam is classified as low hazard in Iowa. It was completed in 1996 and is 30 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 27 ft (taller than 30.7% in IA) |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 134 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 88 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1996 (30 years old) |
| NID ID | IA02960 |
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
Ron & Janyce Lint
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Lint Dam?
Lint Dam 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 Lint Dam?
Lint Dam is owned by Ron & Janyce Lint (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Lint Dam built?
Lint Dam was completed in 1996, making it 30 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 Lint Dam?
Lint Dam serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Lint Dam?
Lint Dam has a dam height of 27 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.