Scott Co. Park Dam #1
Key Takeaway
Scott Co. Park Dam #1 is classified as low hazard in Iowa. It was completed in 1964 and is 62 years old.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 20 ft (taller than 7.5% in IA) |
| Dam Length | 540 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 169 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 47 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
| NID ID | IA01371 |
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
Scott County Conservation Board
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Scott Co. Park Dam #1?
Scott Co. Park Dam #1 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 Scott Co. Park Dam #1?
Scott Co. Park Dam #1 is owned by Scott County Conservation Board (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Scott Co. Park Dam #1 built?
Scott Co. Park Dam #1 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.
How tall is Scott Co. Park Dam #1?
Scott Co. Park Dam #1 has a dam height of 20 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.