Saint Patrick Church Dam
Key Takeaway
Saint Patrick Church Dam is classified as low hazard in Iowa. It was completed in 2002 and is 24 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 29 ft (taller than 42.8% in IA) |
| Dam Length | 537 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 89 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 47 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2002 (24 years old) |
| NID ID | IA03762 |
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
Saint Patrick Church
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Saint Patrick Church Dam?
Saint Patrick Church 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 Saint Patrick Church Dam?
Saint Patrick Church Dam is owned by Saint Patrick Church (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Saint Patrick Church Dam built?
Saint Patrick Church Dam was completed in 2002, making it 24 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 Saint Patrick Church Dam?
Saint Patrick Church Dam serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Saint Patrick Church Dam?
Saint Patrick Church Dam has a dam height of 29 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.