Marengo Golf & Country Club Dam
Key Takeaway
Marengo Golf & Country Club Dam is classified as low hazard in Iowa. It was completed in 2000 and is 26 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 33 ft (taller than 63.3% in IA) |
| Dam Length | 400 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 26 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 17 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2000 (26 years old) |
| NID ID | IA03458 |
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
Marengo Golf & Country Club
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Marengo Golf & Country Club Dam?
Marengo Golf & Country Club Dam 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 Marengo Golf & Country Club Dam?
Marengo Golf & Country Club Dam is owned by Marengo Golf & Country Club (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Marengo Golf & Country Club Dam built?
Marengo Golf & Country Club Dam was completed in 2000, making it 26 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 Marengo Golf & Country Club Dam?
Marengo Golf & Country Club Dam serves the following purposes: Irrigation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Marengo Golf & Country Club Dam?
Marengo Golf & Country Club Dam has a dam height of 33 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.