Stanzel Christian High School Dam
Key Takeaway
Stanzel Christian High School Dam is classified as low hazard in Iowa. It was completed in 1970 and is 56 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 36 ft (taller than 74.2% in IA) |
| Dam Length | 400 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 117 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 65 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
| NID ID | IA00036 |
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
Stanzel Christian High School
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Stanzel Christian High School Dam?
Stanzel Christian High School 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 Stanzel Christian High School Dam?
Stanzel Christian High School Dam is owned by Stanzel Christian High School (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Stanzel Christian High School Dam built?
Stanzel Christian High School Dam was completed in 1970, making it 56 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 Stanzel Christian High School Dam?
Stanzel Christian High School Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Stanzel Christian High School Dam?
Stanzel Christian High School Dam has a dam height of 36 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.