Sedan Wmc Dam C
Key Takeaway
Sedan Wmc Dam C is classified as low hazard in Iowa. It was completed in 2007 and is 19 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 8 ft (taller than 0.7% in IA) |
| Dam Length | 290 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 269 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 56 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 55 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2007 (19 years old) |
| NID ID | IA03565 |
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
Iowa Department of Natural Resources
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Sedan Wmc Dam C?
Sedan Wmc Dam C 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 Sedan Wmc Dam C?
Sedan Wmc Dam C is owned by Iowa Department of Natural Resources (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Sedan Wmc Dam C built?
Sedan Wmc Dam C was completed in 2007, making it 19 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 Sedan Wmc Dam C?
Sedan Wmc Dam C serves the following purposes: Fish And Wildlife Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Sedan Wmc Dam C?
Sedan Wmc Dam C has a dam height of 8 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.