Pierce Creek No 1 Watershed Site 10
Key Takeaway
Pierce Creek No 1 Watershed Site 10 is classified as significant hazard in Iowa. It was completed in 1969 and is 57 years old. Its primary use is fire protection. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 42 ft (taller than 87.5% in IA) |
| Dam Length | 963 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.2K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 332 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 38 acres |
| Drainage Area | 5 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1969 (57 years old) |
| NID ID | IA00841 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
Page County Conservation Board
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Pierce Creek No 1 Watershed Site 10?
Pierce Creek No 1 Watershed Site 10 is classified as Significant Hazard. No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Pierce Creek No 1 Watershed Site 10?
Pierce Creek No 1 Watershed Site 10 is owned by Page County Conservation Board (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Pierce Creek No 1 Watershed Site 10 built?
Pierce Creek No 1 Watershed Site 10 was completed in 1969, making it 57 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 Pierce Creek No 1 Watershed Site 10?
Pierce Creek No 1 Watershed Site 10 serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Recreation, Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Pierce Creek No 1 Watershed Site 10?
Pierce Creek No 1 Watershed Site 10 has a dam height of 42 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 Pierce Creek No 1 Watershed Site 10 last inspected?
Pierce Creek No 1 Watershed Site 10 was last inspected on July 5, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.