Q Pond Park Dam
Key Takeaway
Q Pond Park Dam is classified as low hazard in Iowa. It was completed in 1900 and is 126 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 34 ft (taller than 67.4% in IA) |
| Dam Length | 530 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 281 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 107 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 22 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1900 (126 years old) |
| Year Modified | 1999 |
| NID ID | IA01818 |
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
City of Osceola
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Q Pond Park Dam?
Q Pond 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 Q Pond Park Dam?
Q Pond Park Dam is owned by City of Osceola (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Q Pond Park Dam built?
Q Pond Park Dam was completed in 1900, making it 126 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 Q Pond Park Dam?
Q Pond 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 Q Pond Park Dam?
Q Pond Park Dam has a dam height of 34 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 Q Pond Park Dam last inspected?
Q Pond Park Dam was last inspected on October 11, 1989. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.