Mc Masters Subwatershed 2703
Key Takeaway
Mc Masters Subwatershed 2703 is classified as low hazard in Iowa. It was completed in 1955 and is 71 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 32 ft (taller than 58.4% in IA) |
| Dam Length | 0 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 37 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 10 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1955 (71 years old) |
| NID ID | IA02765 |
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
Monona County SWCD
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Mc Masters Subwatershed 2703?
Mc Masters Subwatershed 2703 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 Masters Subwatershed 2703?
Mc Masters Subwatershed 2703 is owned by Monona County SWCD (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Mc Masters Subwatershed 2703 built?
Mc Masters Subwatershed 2703 was completed in 1955, making it 71 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 Masters Subwatershed 2703?
Mc Masters Subwatershed 2703 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 Masters Subwatershed 2703?
Mc Masters Subwatershed 2703 has a dam height of 32 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.