Littlefield Silt Control Dam
Key Takeaway
Littlefield Silt Control Dam is classified as low hazard in Iowa. It was completed in 1987 and is 39 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 15 ft (taller than 4.4% in IA) |
| Dam Length | 600 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 98 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 53 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1987 (39 years old) |
| NID ID | IA02423 |
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
Audubon County Conservation Board
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Littlefield Silt Control Dam?
Littlefield Silt Control 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 Littlefield Silt Control Dam?
Littlefield Silt Control Dam is owned by Audubon County Conservation Board (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Littlefield Silt Control Dam built?
Littlefield Silt Control Dam was completed in 1987, making it 39 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 Littlefield Silt Control Dam?
Littlefield Silt Control Dam serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Littlefield Silt Control Dam?
Littlefield Silt Control Dam has a dam height of 15 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.