Ls Janet Lindgren
Key Takeaway
Ls Janet Lindgren is classified as low hazard in Iowa. It was completed in 1998 and is 28 years old. Its primary use is grade stabilization.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 34 ft (taller than 67.4% in IA) |
| Dam Length | 450 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 39 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 17 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 146 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1998 (28 years old) |
| NID ID | IA03271 |
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
Janet Lindgren
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Ls Janet Lindgren?
Ls Janet Lindgren 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 Ls Janet Lindgren?
Ls Janet Lindgren is owned by Janet Lindgren (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Ls Janet Lindgren built?
Ls Janet Lindgren was completed in 1998, making it 28 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 Ls Janet Lindgren?
Ls Janet Lindgren serves the following purposes: Grade Stabilization, Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Ls Janet Lindgren?
Ls Janet Lindgren has a dam height of 34 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.