Union Grove Silt Containment Dam
Key Takeaway
Union Grove Silt Containment Dam is classified as low hazard in Iowa. It was completed in 1990 and is 36 years old. Its primary use is debris control.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 17 ft (taller than 5.1% in IA) |
| Dam Length | 720 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 249 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 0 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1990 (36 years old) |
| NID ID | IA02578 |
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
Iowa Department of Natural Resources
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Union Grove Silt Containment Dam?
Union Grove Silt Containment 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 Union Grove Silt Containment Dam?
Union Grove Silt Containment Dam is owned by Iowa Department of Natural Resources (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Union Grove Silt Containment Dam built?
Union Grove Silt Containment Dam was completed in 1990, making it 36 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 Union Grove Silt Containment Dam?
Union Grove Silt Containment Dam serves the following purposes: Debris Control. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Union Grove Silt Containment Dam?
Union Grove Silt Containment Dam has a dam height of 17 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.