Oak Grove Park Dam
Key Takeaway
Oak Grove Park Dam is classified as low hazard in Iowa. It was completed in 1977 and is 49 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 26 ft (taller than 24.7% in IA) |
| Dam Length | 255 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 65 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 37 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1977 (49 years old) |
| NID ID | IA01637 |
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
Sioux County Conservation Board
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Oak Grove Park Dam?
Oak Grove Park 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 Oak Grove Park Dam?
Oak Grove Park Dam is owned by Sioux County Conservation Board (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Oak Grove Park Dam built?
Oak Grove Park Dam was completed in 1977, making it 49 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 Oak Grove Park Dam?
Oak Grove Park 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 Oak Grove Park Dam?
Oak Grove Park Dam has a dam height of 26 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.