U-B Subwatershed Site 2-2
Key Takeaway
U-B Subwatershed Site 2-2 is classified as low hazard in Iowa. It was completed in 1962 and is 64 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 51 ft (taller than 96% in IA) |
| Dam Length | 366 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 225 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 153 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1962 (64 years old) |
| NID ID | IA00777 |
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
Monona County SWCD
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of U-B Subwatershed Site 2-2?
U-B Subwatershed Site 2-2 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 U-B Subwatershed Site 2-2?
U-B Subwatershed Site 2-2 is owned by Monona County SWCD (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was U-B Subwatershed Site 2-2 built?
U-B Subwatershed Site 2-2 was completed in 1962, making it 64 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 U-B Subwatershed Site 2-2?
U-B Subwatershed Site 2-2 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 U-B Subwatershed Site 2-2?
U-B Subwatershed Site 2-2 has a dam height of 51 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 U-B Subwatershed Site 2-2 last inspected?
U-B Subwatershed Site 2-2 was last inspected on June 28, 1990. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.