Mc Combs Dam
Key Takeaway
Mc Combs Dam is classified as low hazard in Iowa. It was completed in 1962 and is 64 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 25 ft (taller than 19.3% in IA) |
| Dam Length | 520 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 34 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1962 (64 years old) |
| NID ID | IA01073 |
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
Arthur McCombs
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Mc Combs Dam?
Mc Combs 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 Combs Dam?
Mc Combs Dam is owned by Arthur McCombs (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Mc Combs Dam built?
Mc Combs Dam was completed in 1962, making it 64 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 Combs Dam?
Mc Combs 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 Combs Dam?
Mc Combs Dam has a dam height of 25 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 Combs Dam last inspected?
Mc Combs Dam was last inspected on December 22, 1965. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.