Mc Clintic Dam
Key Takeaway
Mc Clintic Dam is classified as low hazard in Iowa. It was completed in 1979 and is 47 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 31 ft (taller than 53.8% in IA) |
| Dam Length | 265 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 65 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 27 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1979 (47 years old) |
| NID ID | IA02076 |
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
Elmer McClintic
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Mc Clintic Dam?
Mc Clintic 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 Clintic Dam?
Mc Clintic Dam is owned by Elmer McClintic (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Mc Clintic Dam built?
Mc Clintic Dam was completed in 1979, making it 47 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 Clintic Dam?
Mc Clintic 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 Clintic Dam?
Mc Clintic Dam 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.