Lyon County Roadgrade Dam 10-98-48
Key Takeaway
Lyon County Roadgrade Dam 10-98-48 is classified as low hazard in Iowa. It was completed in 1988 and is 38 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 31 ft (taller than 53.8% in IA) |
| Dam Length | 725 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 35 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 18 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1988 (38 years old) |
| NID ID | IA02442 |
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
Lyon County Board of Supervisors
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Lyon County Roadgrade Dam 10-98-48?
Lyon County Roadgrade Dam 10-98-48 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 Lyon County Roadgrade Dam 10-98-48?
Lyon County Roadgrade Dam 10-98-48 is owned by Lyon County Board of Supervisors (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Lyon County Roadgrade Dam 10-98-48 built?
Lyon County Roadgrade Dam 10-98-48 was completed in 1988, making it 38 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 Lyon County Roadgrade Dam 10-98-48?
Lyon County Roadgrade Dam 10-98-48 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 Lyon County Roadgrade Dam 10-98-48?
Lyon County Roadgrade Dam 10-98-48 has a dam height of 31 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.