Turkey Cr Watershed Site 10-5a
Key Takeaway
Turkey Cr Watershed Site 10-5a is classified as low hazard in Iowa. It was completed in 1972 and is 54 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 28 ft (taller than 36.9% in IA) |
| Dam Length | 502 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 75 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 43 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1972 (54 years old) |
| NID ID | IA00148 |
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
Cass County SWCD
Local Government
Nearby Dams
Debord/Brown Dam
Cass, IA
Low Hazard 26 ftTurkey Cr Watershed Site 10-58
Cass, IA
Low Hazard 30 ftTurkey Cr Watershed Site 10-3
Cass, IA
Low Hazard 28 ftTurkey Cr Watershed Site 10-8
Cass, IA
Low Hazard 28 ftTurkey Cr Watershed Site 10-7
Cass, IA
Low Hazard 34 ftTurkey Cr Watershed Site 10-11
Cass, IA
Low Hazard 23 ftTurkey Cr Watershed Site 10-2
Cass, IA
Low Hazard 32 ftTurkey Cr Watershed Site 13
Cass, IA
Low Hazard 32 ftFrequently Asked Questions
What is the hazard classification of Turkey Cr Watershed Site 10-5a?
Turkey Cr Watershed Site 10-5a 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 Turkey Cr Watershed Site 10-5a?
Turkey Cr Watershed Site 10-5a is owned by Cass County SWCD (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Turkey Cr Watershed Site 10-5a built?
Turkey Cr Watershed Site 10-5a was completed in 1972, making it 54 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 Turkey Cr Watershed Site 10-5a?
Turkey Cr Watershed Site 10-5a 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 Turkey Cr Watershed Site 10-5a?
Turkey Cr Watershed Site 10-5a has a dam height of 28 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.