North Iowa Comm. College Dam
Key Takeaway
North Iowa Comm. College Dam is classified as low hazard in Iowa. It was completed in 1984 and is 42 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 25 ft (taller than 19.3% in IA) |
| Dam Length | 326 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 134 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 56 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1984 (42 years old) |
| NID ID | IA02355 |
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
North Iowa Area Community College
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of North Iowa Comm. College Dam?
North Iowa Comm. College 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 North Iowa Comm. College Dam?
North Iowa Comm. College Dam is owned by North Iowa Area Community College (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was North Iowa Comm. College Dam built?
North Iowa Comm. College Dam was completed in 1984, making it 42 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 North Iowa Comm. College Dam?
North Iowa Comm. College Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is North Iowa Comm. College Dam?
North Iowa Comm. College Dam has a dam height of 25 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.