Madison County Roadgrade Dam 14-76-26

TR- NORTH RIVER· Madison, Iowa· Built 1996· Earth· 44 ft tall
Low Hazard Fire Protection Stock Or Small Fish Pond Local Government

Key Takeaway

Madison County Roadgrade Dam 14-76-26 is classified as low hazard in Iowa. It was completed in 1996 and is 30 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.

Physical Details

Dam Height 44 ft (taller than 90.4% in IA)
Dam Length535 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage90 acre-ft
Normal Storage47 acre-ft
Surface Area4 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge0 cfs
Year Completed1996 (30 years old)
NID IDIA03085

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: IOWA DNR

Ownership

Madison County

Local Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Madison County Roadgrade Dam 14-76-26?

Madison County Roadgrade Dam 14-76-26 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 Madison County Roadgrade Dam 14-76-26?

Madison County Roadgrade Dam 14-76-26 is owned by Madison County (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Madison County Roadgrade Dam 14-76-26 built?

Madison County Roadgrade Dam 14-76-26 was completed in 1996, making it 30 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 Madison County Roadgrade Dam 14-76-26?

Madison County Roadgrade Dam 14-76-26 serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Madison County Roadgrade Dam 14-76-26?

Madison County Roadgrade Dam 14-76-26 has a dam height of 44 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.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.