Mc Aninch Dam
Key Takeaway
Mc Aninch Dam is classified as low hazard in Iowa. It was completed in 1968 and is 58 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 33 ft (taller than 63.3% in IA) |
| Dam Length | 1,155 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 250 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 157 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 17 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1968 (58 years old) |
| NID ID | IA01123 |
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
Dwayne McAninch
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Mc Aninch Dam?
Mc Aninch 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 Mc Aninch Dam?
Mc Aninch Dam is owned by Dwayne McAninch (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Mc Aninch Dam built?
Mc Aninch Dam was completed in 1968, making it 58 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 Mc Aninch Dam?
Mc Aninch Dam 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 Mc Aninch Dam?
Mc Aninch 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.
When was Mc Aninch Dam last inspected?
Mc Aninch Dam was last inspected on April 22, 1977. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.