Van Buren County Roadgrade Dam 25-68-9

TR- WHITE OAK CREEK· Van Buren, Iowa· Built 1993· Earth· 37 ft tall
Low Hazard Other Local Government

Key Takeaway

Van Buren County Roadgrade Dam 25-68-9 is classified as low hazard in Iowa. It was completed in 1993 and is 33 years old. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Height 37 ft (taller than 77.4% in IA)
Dam Length780 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage301 acre-ft
Normal Storage113 acre-ft
Surface Area14 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge0 cfs
Year Completed1993 (33 years old)
NID IDIA02667

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: IOWA DNR

Ownership

Van Buren County Board of Supervisors

Local Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Van Buren County Roadgrade Dam 25-68-9?

Van Buren County Roadgrade Dam 25-68-9 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 Van Buren County Roadgrade Dam 25-68-9?

Van Buren County Roadgrade Dam 25-68-9 is owned by Van Buren County Board of Supervisors (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Van Buren County Roadgrade Dam 25-68-9 built?

Van Buren County Roadgrade Dam 25-68-9 was completed in 1993, making it 33 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 Van Buren County Roadgrade Dam 25-68-9?

Van Buren County Roadgrade Dam 25-68-9 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 Van Buren County Roadgrade Dam 25-68-9?

Van Buren County Roadgrade Dam 25-68-9 has a dam height of 37 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.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.