Owega, Wsc8 Dam
Key Takeaway
Owega, Wsc8 Dam is classified as low hazard in Iowa. It was completed in 2004 and is 22 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 9 ft (taller than 1.7% in IA) |
| Dam Length | 135 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 548 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 38 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 36 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2004 (22 years old) |
| NID ID | IA03892 |
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
Woodbury County Conservation Board
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Owega, Wsc8 Dam?
Owega, Wsc8 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 Owega, Wsc8 Dam?
Owega, Wsc8 Dam is owned by Woodbury County Conservation Board (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Owega, Wsc8 Dam built?
Owega, Wsc8 Dam was completed in 2004, making it 22 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 Owega, Wsc8 Dam?
Owega, Wsc8 Dam serves the following purposes: Fish And Wildlife Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Owega, Wsc8 Dam?
Owega, Wsc8 Dam has a dam height of 9 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.