Monroe CO Roadgrade Dam 29-72-18
Key Takeaway
Monroe CO Roadgrade Dam 29-72-18 is classified as low hazard in Iowa. It was completed in 1983 and is 43 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 28 ft (taller than 36.9% in IA) |
| Dam Length | 720 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 105 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 21 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1983 (43 years old) |
| NID ID | IA02381 |
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
Monroe County
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Monroe CO Roadgrade Dam 29-72-18?
Monroe CO Roadgrade Dam 29-72-18 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 Monroe CO Roadgrade Dam 29-72-18?
Monroe CO Roadgrade Dam 29-72-18 is owned by Monroe County (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Monroe CO Roadgrade Dam 29-72-18 built?
Monroe CO Roadgrade Dam 29-72-18 was completed in 1983, making it 43 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 Monroe CO Roadgrade Dam 29-72-18?
Monroe CO Roadgrade Dam 29-72-18 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 Monroe CO Roadgrade Dam 29-72-18?
Monroe CO Roadgrade Dam 29-72-18 has a dam height of 28 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.