Marywood Farms Wetland Dam
Key Takeaway
Marywood Farms Wetland Dam is classified as low hazard in Iowa. It was completed in 2007 and is 19 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 12 ft (taller than 3.1% in IA) |
| Dam Length | 580 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 146 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 64 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 23 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2007 (19 years old) |
| NID ID | IA03849 |
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
Marywood Farm (WW Diehl)
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Marywood Farms Wetland Dam?
Marywood Farms Wetland 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 Marywood Farms Wetland Dam?
Marywood Farms Wetland Dam is owned by Marywood Farm (WW Diehl) (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Marywood Farms Wetland Dam built?
Marywood Farms Wetland Dam was completed in 2007, making it 19 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 Marywood Farms Wetland Dam?
Marywood Farms Wetland Dam serves the following purposes: Fish And Wildlife Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Marywood Farms Wetland Dam?
Marywood Farms Wetland Dam has a dam height of 12 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.