Little River Watershed Site 51-1
Key Takeaway
Little River Watershed Site 51-1 is classified as significant hazard in Iowa. It was completed in 2005 and is 21 years old. Its primary use is recreation. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 30 ft (taller than 48.2% in IA) |
| Dam Length | 863 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.8K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 331 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 61 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2005 (21 years old) |
| NID ID | IA03511 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
Decatur County SWCD
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Little River Watershed Site 51-1?
Little River Watershed Site 51-1 is classified as Significant Hazard. No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Little River Watershed Site 51-1?
Little River Watershed Site 51-1 is owned by Decatur County SWCD (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Little River Watershed Site 51-1 built?
Little River Watershed Site 51-1 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 River Watershed Site 51-1?
Little River Watershed Site 51-1 serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Little River Watershed Site 51-1?
Little River Watershed Site 51-1 has a dam height of 30 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.
When was Little River Watershed Site 51-1 last inspected?
Little River Watershed Site 51-1 was last inspected on June 12, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.