Twelve Mile Creek Watershed Site D-44
Key Takeaway
Twelve Mile Creek Watershed Site D-44 is classified as low hazard in Iowa. It was completed in 2003 and is 23 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 34 ft (taller than 67.4% in IA) |
| Dam Length | 675 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 697 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 178 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 26 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2003 (23 years old) |
| NID ID | IA03817 |
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
Union County SWCD
Local Government
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Low Hazard 34 ftFrequently Asked Questions
What is the hazard classification of Twelve Mile Creek Watershed Site D-44?
Twelve Mile Creek Watershed Site D-44 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 Twelve Mile Creek Watershed Site D-44?
Twelve Mile Creek Watershed Site D-44 is owned by Union County SWCD (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Twelve Mile Creek Watershed Site D-44 built?
Twelve Mile Creek Watershed Site D-44 was completed in 2003, making it 23 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 Twelve Mile Creek Watershed Site D-44?
Twelve Mile Creek Watershed Site D-44 serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Twelve Mile Creek Watershed Site D-44?
Twelve Mile Creek Watershed Site D-44 has a dam height of 34 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.