Meadow Lake Sediment Detention Dam
Key Takeaway
Meadow Lake Sediment Detention Dam is classified as low hazard in Iowa. It was completed in 2010 and is 16 years old. Its primary use is debris control.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 23 ft (taller than 13.3% in IA) |
| Dam Length | 447 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 176 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 89 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 30 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2010 (16 years old) |
| NID ID | IA04087 |
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
Iowa Department of Natural Resources
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Meadow Lake Sediment Detention Dam?
Meadow Lake Sediment Detention 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 Meadow Lake Sediment Detention Dam?
Meadow Lake Sediment Detention Dam is owned by Iowa Department of Natural Resources (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Meadow Lake Sediment Detention Dam built?
Meadow Lake Sediment Detention Dam was completed in 2010, making it 16 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 Meadow Lake Sediment Detention Dam?
Meadow Lake Sediment Detention Dam serves the following purposes: Debris Control. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Meadow Lake Sediment Detention Dam?
Meadow Lake Sediment Detention Dam has a dam height of 23 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.