Moulton Watershed Site A-1
Key Takeaway
Moulton Watershed Site A-1 is classified as low hazard in Iowa. It was completed in 1968 and is 58 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 31 ft (taller than 53.8% in IA) |
| Dam Length | 970 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.1K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 220 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 44 acres |
| Drainage Area | 5 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1968 (58 years old) |
| NID ID | IA00094 |
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
Appanoose County SWCD
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Moulton Watershed Site A-1?
Moulton Watershed Site A-1 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 Moulton Watershed Site A-1?
Moulton Watershed Site A-1 is owned by Appanoose County SWCD (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Moulton Watershed Site A-1 built?
Moulton Watershed Site A-1 was completed in 1968, making it 58 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 Moulton Watershed Site A-1?
Moulton Watershed Site A-1 serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction, 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 Moulton Watershed Site A-1?
Moulton Watershed Site A-1 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 Moulton Watershed Site A-1 last inspected?
Moulton Watershed Site A-1 was last inspected on July 22, 2016. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.