Mc Daniel Dam
Key Takeaway
Mc Daniel Dam is classified as low hazard in Iowa. It was completed in 1963 and is 63 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 38 ft (taller than 80.1% in IA) |
| Dam Length | 357 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 179 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 147 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1963 (63 years old) |
| NID ID | IA01023 |
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
Wesley & Louis McDaniel
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Mc Daniel Dam?
Mc Daniel 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 Daniel Dam?
Mc Daniel Dam is owned by Wesley & Louis McDaniel (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Mc Daniel Dam built?
Mc Daniel Dam was completed in 1963, making it 63 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 Daniel Dam?
Mc Daniel Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation, 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 Daniel Dam?
Mc Daniel Dam has a dam height of 38 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 Daniel Dam last inspected?
Mc Daniel Dam was last inspected on September 10, 1971. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.