Mc Donald Subwatershed Site 5-2290
Key Takeaway
Mc Donald Subwatershed Site 5-2290 is classified as low hazard in Iowa. It was completed in 1959 and is 67 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 33 ft (taller than 63.3% in IA) |
| Dam Length | 628 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 27 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 14 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1959 (67 years old) |
| NID ID | IA01281 |
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
Woodbury County SWCD
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Mc Donald Subwatershed Site 5-2290?
Mc Donald Subwatershed Site 5-2290 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 Donald Subwatershed Site 5-2290?
Mc Donald Subwatershed Site 5-2290 is owned by Woodbury County SWCD (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Mc Donald Subwatershed Site 5-2290 built?
Mc Donald Subwatershed Site 5-2290 was completed in 1959, making it 67 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 Donald Subwatershed Site 5-2290?
Mc Donald Subwatershed Site 5-2290 serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Mc Donald Subwatershed Site 5-2290?
Mc Donald Subwatershed Site 5-2290 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 Donald Subwatershed Site 5-2290 last inspected?
Mc Donald Subwatershed Site 5-2290 was last inspected on November 21, 1963. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.