Louisa County Roadgrade Dam 24-74-3
Key Takeaway
Louisa County Roadgrade Dam 24-74-3 is classified as low hazard in Iowa. It was completed in 1989 and is 37 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 28 ft (taller than 36.9% in IA) |
| Dam Length | 280 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 48 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 7 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1989 (37 years old) |
| NID ID | IA02469 |
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
Lousia County Board of Supervisors
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Louisa County Roadgrade Dam 24-74-3?
Louisa County Roadgrade Dam 24-74-3 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 Louisa County Roadgrade Dam 24-74-3?
Louisa County Roadgrade Dam 24-74-3 is owned by Lousia County Board of Supervisors (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Louisa County Roadgrade Dam 24-74-3 built?
Louisa County Roadgrade Dam 24-74-3 was completed in 1989, making it 37 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 Louisa County Roadgrade Dam 24-74-3?
Louisa County Roadgrade Dam 24-74-3 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 Louisa County Roadgrade Dam 24-74-3?
Louisa County Roadgrade Dam 24-74-3 has a dam height of 28 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 Louisa County Roadgrade Dam 24-74-3 last inspected?
Louisa County Roadgrade Dam 24-74-3 was last inspected on June 3, 1999. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.