Tibbals Dam
Key Takeaway
Tibbals Dam is classified as low hazard in Iowa. It was completed in 2005 and is 21 years old. Its primary use is grade stabilization.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 29 ft (taller than 42.8% in IA) |
| Dam Length | 270 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 32 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 11 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 2005 (21 years old) |
| NID ID | IA04053 |
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
Don Tibbals
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Tibbals Dam?
Tibbals 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 Tibbals Dam?
Tibbals Dam is owned by Don Tibbals (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Tibbals Dam built?
Tibbals Dam was completed in 2005, making it 21 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 Tibbals Dam?
Tibbals Dam serves the following purposes: Grade Stabilization, Fish And Wildlife Pond, Water Supply, Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Tibbals Dam?
Tibbals Dam has a dam height of 29 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.