Pilot Rock Subwtrshd Sta 30+40 #1-C
Key Takeaway
Pilot Rock Subwtrshd Sta 30+40 #1-C is classified as low hazard in Iowa. It was completed in 1963 and is 63 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 38 ft (taller than 80.1% in IA) |
| Dam Length | 259 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 20 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1963 (63 years old) |
| NID ID | IA00198 |
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
Cherokee County SWCD
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Pilot Rock Subwtrshd Sta 30+40 #1-C?
Pilot Rock Subwtrshd Sta 30+40 #1-C 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 Pilot Rock Subwtrshd Sta 30+40 #1-C?
Pilot Rock Subwtrshd Sta 30+40 #1-C is owned by Cherokee County SWCD (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Pilot Rock Subwtrshd Sta 30+40 #1-C built?
Pilot Rock Subwtrshd Sta 30+40 #1-C was completed in 1963, making it 63 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 Pilot Rock Subwtrshd Sta 30+40 #1-C?
Pilot Rock Subwtrshd Sta 30+40 #1-C 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 Pilot Rock Subwtrshd Sta 30+40 #1-C?
Pilot Rock Subwtrshd Sta 30+40 #1-C has a dam height of 38 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 Pilot Rock Subwtrshd Sta 30+40 #1-C last inspected?
Pilot Rock Subwtrshd Sta 30+40 #1-C was last inspected on December 12, 1960. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.