Stephens Forest Dam #1
Key Takeaway
Stephens Forest Dam #1 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 | 38 ft (taller than 80.1% in IA) |
| Dam Length | 558 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 115 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 77 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 76 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1971 (55 years old) |
| NID ID | IA00594 |
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 Stephens Forest Dam #1?
Stephens Forest 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 Stephens Forest Dam #1?
Stephens Forest Dam #1 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 Stephens Forest Dam #1 built?
Stephens Forest Dam #1 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 Stephens Forest Dam #1?
Stephens Forest Dam #1 serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Stephens Forest Dam #1?
Stephens Forest Dam #1 has a dam height of 38 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.
When was Stephens Forest Dam #1 last inspected?
Stephens Forest Dam #1 was last inspected on October 29, 2003. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.