Ryan Henschal Watershed Site F-3

TR-MOSQUITO CREEK· Pottawattamie, Iowa· Built 1964· Earth· 32 ft tall

Key Takeaway

Ryan Henschal Watershed Site F-3 is classified as low hazard in Iowa. It was completed in 1964 and is 62 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.

Physical Details

Dam Height 32 ft (taller than 58.4% in IA)
Dam Length300 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage50 acre-ft
Normal Storage34 acre-ft
Surface Area5 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge0 cfs
Year Completed1964 (62 years old)
NID IDIA00939

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: September 25, 2003
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: IOWA DNR

Ownership

West Pottawattamie County SWCD

Local Government

Nearby Dams

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Ryan Henschal Watershed Site F-3?

Ryan Henschal Watershed Site F-3 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 Ryan Henschal Watershed Site F-3?

Ryan Henschal Watershed Site F-3 is owned by West Pottawattamie County SWCD (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Ryan Henschal Watershed Site F-3 built?

Ryan Henschal Watershed Site F-3 was completed in 1964, making it 62 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 Ryan Henschal Watershed Site F-3?

Ryan Henschal Watershed Site F-3 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 Ryan Henschal Watershed Site F-3?

Ryan Henschal Watershed Site F-3 has a dam height of 32 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 Ryan Henschal Watershed Site F-3 last inspected?

Ryan Henschal Watershed Site F-3 was last inspected on September 25, 2003. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.