Lucas Co. Grade Stab.
Key Takeaway
Lucas Co. Grade Stab. is classified as low hazard in Iowa. It was completed in 1981 and is 45 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 26 ft (taller than 24.7% in IA) |
| Dam Length | 488 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 68 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 12 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1981 (45 years old) |
| NID ID | IA02204 |
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
Lucas County Board of Supervisors
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Lucas Co. Grade Stab.?
Lucas Co. Grade Stab. 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 Lucas Co. Grade Stab.?
Lucas Co. Grade Stab. is owned by Lucas County Board of Supervisors (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Lucas Co. Grade Stab. built?
Lucas Co. Grade Stab. was completed in 1981, making it 45 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 Lucas Co. Grade Stab.?
Lucas Co. Grade Stab. 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 Lucas Co. Grade Stab.?
Lucas Co. Grade Stab. 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.