Monona County Roadgrade Dam 23-82-43

ELK CREEK· Monona, Iowa· Built 1988· Earth· 29 ft tall
Low Hazard Other Local Government

Key Takeaway

Monona County Roadgrade Dam 23-82-43 is classified as low hazard in Iowa. It was completed in 1988 and is 38 years old. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Height 29 ft (taller than 42.8% in IA)
Dam Length180 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage75 acre-ft
Normal Storage5 acre-ft
Surface Area3 acres
Drainage Area14 sq mi
Max Discharge0 cfs
Year Completed1988 (38 years old)
NID IDIA02444

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: IOWA DNR

Ownership

Monona County Board of Supervisors

Local Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Monona County Roadgrade Dam 23-82-43?

Monona County Roadgrade Dam 23-82-43 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 Monona County Roadgrade Dam 23-82-43?

Monona County Roadgrade Dam 23-82-43 is owned by Monona County Board of Supervisors (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Monona County Roadgrade Dam 23-82-43 built?

Monona County Roadgrade Dam 23-82-43 was completed in 1988, making it 38 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 Monona County Roadgrade Dam 23-82-43?

Monona County Roadgrade Dam 23-82-43 serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Monona County Roadgrade Dam 23-82-43?

Monona County Roadgrade Dam 23-82-43 has a dam height of 29 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.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.