Reed's Crossiing Detention Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Reed's Crossiing Detention Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in Iowa. It was completed in 2004 and is 22 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 13 ft (taller than 3.8% in IA) |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 75 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 0 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 75 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2004 (22 years old) |
| NID ID | IA04241 |
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
Jerry Bussanmus
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Reed's Crossiing Detention Pond Dam?
Reed's Crossiing Detention Pond 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 Reed's Crossiing Detention Pond Dam?
Reed's Crossiing Detention Pond Dam is owned by Jerry Bussanmus (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Reed's Crossiing Detention Pond Dam built?
Reed's Crossiing Detention Pond 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 Reed's Crossiing Detention Pond Dam?
Reed's Crossiing Detention Pond Dam serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Reed's Crossiing Detention Pond Dam?
Reed's Crossiing Detention Pond Dam has a dam height of 13 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.