Mc Kenzie/Child Dam
Key Takeaway
Mc Kenzie/Child Dam 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 | 31 ft (taller than 53.8% in IA) |
| Dam Length | 652 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 55 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 22 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1959 (67 years old) |
| NID ID | IA00960 |
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
Mrs McKenzie & Mrs Child
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Mc Kenzie/Child Dam?
Mc Kenzie/Child 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 Kenzie/Child Dam?
Mc Kenzie/Child Dam is owned by Mrs McKenzie & Mrs Child (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Mc Kenzie/Child Dam built?
Mc Kenzie/Child Dam 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 Kenzie/Child Dam?
Mc Kenzie/Child 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 Kenzie/Child Dam?
Mc Kenzie/Child 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.
When was Mc Kenzie/Child Dam last inspected?
Mc Kenzie/Child Dam was last inspected on December 1, 1960. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.