Lower Beaver Subwtrshd Sta 80+04 #7a
Key Takeaway
Lower Beaver Subwtrshd Sta 80+04 #7a is classified as low hazard in Iowa. It was completed in 1965 and is 61 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 26 ft (taller than 24.7% in IA) |
| Dam Length | 679 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 99 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 37 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
| NID ID | IA00756 |
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
Monona County SWCD
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Lower Beaver Subwtrshd Sta 80+04 #7a?
Lower Beaver Subwtrshd Sta 80+04 #7a 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 Lower Beaver Subwtrshd Sta 80+04 #7a?
Lower Beaver Subwtrshd Sta 80+04 #7a is owned by Monona County SWCD (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Lower Beaver Subwtrshd Sta 80+04 #7a built?
Lower Beaver Subwtrshd Sta 80+04 #7a was completed in 1965, making it 61 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 Lower Beaver Subwtrshd Sta 80+04 #7a?
Lower Beaver Subwtrshd Sta 80+04 #7a serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Lower Beaver Subwtrshd Sta 80+04 #7a?
Lower Beaver Subwtrshd Sta 80+04 #7a has a dam height of 26 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.