Troublesome Cr Watershad Site 36-4
Key Takeaway
Troublesome Cr Watershad Site 36-4 is classified as low hazard in Iowa. It was completed in 1985 and is 41 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 30 ft (taller than 48.2% in IA) |
| Dam Length | 640 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 399 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 86 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 14 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1985 (41 years old) |
| NID ID | IA02330 |
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
Audubon County SWCD
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Troublesome Cr Watershad Site 36-4?
Troublesome Cr Watershad Site 36-4 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 Troublesome Cr Watershad Site 36-4?
Troublesome Cr Watershad Site 36-4 is owned by Audubon County SWCD (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Troublesome Cr Watershad Site 36-4 built?
Troublesome Cr Watershad Site 36-4 was completed in 1985, making it 41 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 Troublesome Cr Watershad Site 36-4?
Troublesome Cr Watershad Site 36-4 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 Troublesome Cr Watershad Site 36-4?
Troublesome Cr Watershad Site 36-4 has a dam height of 30 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 Troublesome Cr Watershad Site 36-4 last inspected?
Troublesome Cr Watershad Site 36-4 was last inspected on October 7, 1992. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.