Pony Creek Watershed Site 6u
Key Takeaway
Pony Creek Watershed Site 6u is classified as low hazard in Iowa. It was completed in 1965 and is 61 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 24 ft (taller than 15.8% in IA) |
| Dam Length | 901 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 152 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 37 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
| NID ID | IA00679 |
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
Mills County SWCD
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Pony Creek Watershed Site 6u?
Pony Creek Watershed Site 6u 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 Pony Creek Watershed Site 6u?
Pony Creek Watershed Site 6u is owned by Mills County SWCD (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Pony Creek Watershed Site 6u built?
Pony Creek Watershed Site 6u was completed in 1965, making it 61 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 Pony Creek Watershed Site 6u?
Pony Creek Watershed Site 6u 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 Pony Creek Watershed Site 6u?
Pony Creek Watershed Site 6u has a dam height of 24 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 Pony Creek Watershed Site 6u last inspected?
Pony Creek Watershed Site 6u was last inspected on September 22, 2003. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.