Upper Pine Lake Dredge Spoil Dam
Key Takeaway
Upper Pine Lake Dredge Spoil Dam is classified as low hazard in Iowa. It was completed in 1998 and is 28 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 35 ft (taller than 70.9% in IA) |
| Dam Length | 1,469 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 133 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 112 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1998 (28 years old) |
| NID ID | IA03307 |
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 Upper Pine Lake Dredge Spoil Dam?
Upper Pine Lake Dredge Spoil 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 Upper Pine Lake Dredge Spoil Dam?
Upper Pine Lake Dredge Spoil 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 Upper Pine Lake Dredge Spoil Dam built?
Upper Pine Lake Dredge Spoil Dam was completed in 1998, making it 28 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 Upper Pine Lake Dredge Spoil Dam?
Upper Pine Lake Dredge Spoil Dam serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Upper Pine Lake Dredge Spoil Dam?
Upper Pine Lake Dredge Spoil Dam has a dam height of 35 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.