Stennett-Red Oak Watershed Site 17
Key Takeaway
Stennett-Red Oak Watershed Site 17 is classified as low hazard in Iowa. It was completed in 1971 and is 55 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 22 ft (taller than 10.6% in IA) |
| Dam Length | 477 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 69 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 38 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1971 (55 years old) |
| NID ID | IA00814 |
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
Montgomery County SWCD
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Stennett-Red Oak Watershed Site 17?
Stennett-Red Oak Watershed Site 17 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 Stennett-Red Oak Watershed Site 17?
Stennett-Red Oak Watershed Site 17 is owned by Montgomery County SWCD (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Stennett-Red Oak Watershed Site 17 built?
Stennett-Red Oak Watershed Site 17 was completed in 1971, making it 55 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 Stennett-Red Oak Watershed Site 17?
Stennett-Red Oak Watershed Site 17 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 Stennett-Red Oak Watershed Site 17?
Stennett-Red Oak Watershed Site 17 has a dam height of 22 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.