Rocky Branch Creek, Site Mike Taylor Dam
Key Takeaway
Rocky Branch Creek, Site Mike Taylor Dam is classified as low hazard in Iowa. It was completed in 2016 and is 10 years old. Its primary use is grade stabilization.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 34 ft (taller than 67.4% in IA) |
| Dam Length | 442 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 71 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 39 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 26 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2016 (10 years old) |
| NID ID | IA04251 |
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
Mike Taylor
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Rocky Branch Creek, Site Mike Taylor Dam?
Rocky Branch Creek, Site Mike Taylor 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 Rocky Branch Creek, Site Mike Taylor Dam?
Rocky Branch Creek, Site Mike Taylor Dam is owned by Mike Taylor (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Rocky Branch Creek, Site Mike Taylor Dam built?
Rocky Branch Creek, Site Mike Taylor Dam was completed in 2016, making it 10 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 Rocky Branch Creek, Site Mike Taylor Dam?
Rocky Branch Creek, Site Mike Taylor Dam serves the following purposes: Grade Stabilization, Recreation, Water Supply. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Rocky Branch Creek, Site Mike Taylor Dam?
Rocky Branch Creek, Site Mike Taylor 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.