North Pigeon Cr Watershed Site 4-1
Key Takeaway
North Pigeon Cr Watershed Site 4-1 is classified as low hazard in Iowa. It was completed in 1971 and is 55 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 57 ft (taller than 97.9% in IA) |
| Dam Length | 1,104 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 302 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 200 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1971 (55 years old) |
| NID ID | IA00925 |
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
West Pottawattamie County SWCD
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of North Pigeon Cr Watershed Site 4-1?
North Pigeon Cr Watershed Site 4-1 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 North Pigeon Cr Watershed Site 4-1?
North Pigeon Cr Watershed Site 4-1 is owned by West Pottawattamie County SWCD (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was North Pigeon Cr Watershed Site 4-1 built?
North Pigeon Cr Watershed Site 4-1 was completed in 1971, making it 55 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 Pigeon Cr Watershed Site 4-1?
North Pigeon Cr Watershed Site 4-1 serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is North Pigeon Cr Watershed Site 4-1?
North Pigeon Cr Watershed Site 4-1 has a dam height of 57 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 North Pigeon Cr Watershed Site 4-1 last inspected?
North Pigeon Cr Watershed Site 4-1 was last inspected on December 6, 1960. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.