Little Paint Creek Watershed Site 206a
Key Takeaway
Little Paint Creek Watershed Site 206a is classified as low hazard in Iowa. It was completed in 2005 and is 21 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 42 ft (taller than 87.5% in IA) |
| Dam Length | 350 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 143 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 31 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2005 (21 years old) |
| NID ID | IA03991 |
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 DNR & Robert Heffern
State Government
Nearby Dams
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the hazard classification of Little Paint Creek Watershed Site 206a?
Little Paint Creek Watershed Site 206a 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 Little Paint Creek Watershed Site 206a?
Little Paint Creek Watershed Site 206a is owned by Iowa DNR & Robert Heffern (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Little Paint Creek Watershed Site 206a built?
Little Paint Creek Watershed Site 206a was completed in 2005, making it 21 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 Little Paint Creek Watershed Site 206a?
Little Paint Creek Watershed Site 206a serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Little Paint Creek Watershed Site 206a?
Little Paint Creek Watershed Site 206a has a dam height of 42 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.