Sunrise Subwatershed Site 7-1

TR- LITTLE SIOUX RIVER· Woodbury, Iowa· Earth· 32 ft tall

Key Takeaway

Sunrise Subwatershed Site 7-1 is classified as low hazard in Iowa. Its primary use is fire protection.

Physical Details

Dam Height 32 ft (taller than 58.4% in IA)
Dam Length0 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage26 acre-ft
Normal Storage16 acre-ft
Surface Area2 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge0 cfs
NID IDIA02812

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: IOWA DNR

Ownership

Woodbury County SWCD

Local Government

Nearby Dams

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Sunrise Subwatershed Site 7-1?

Sunrise Subwatershed Site 7-1 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 Sunrise Subwatershed Site 7-1?

Sunrise Subwatershed Site 7-1 is owned by Woodbury County SWCD (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Sunrise Subwatershed Site 7-1?

Sunrise Subwatershed Site 7-1 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 Sunrise Subwatershed Site 7-1?

Sunrise Subwatershed Site 7-1 has a dam height of 32 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.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.