Van Buren County Roadgrade Dam 28-68-9
Key Takeaway
Van Buren County Roadgrade Dam 28-68-9 is classified as low hazard in Iowa. It was completed in 1982 and is 44 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 28 ft (taller than 36.9% in IA) |
| Dam Length | 690 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 127 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 15 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1982 (44 years old) |
| NID ID | IA02261 |
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
Van Buren County Board of Supervisors
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Van Buren County Roadgrade Dam 28-68-9?
Van Buren County Roadgrade Dam 28-68-9 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 28-68-9?
Van Buren County Roadgrade Dam 28-68-9 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 28-68-9 built?
Van Buren County Roadgrade Dam 28-68-9 was completed in 1982, making it 44 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 28-68-9?
Van Buren County Roadgrade Dam 28-68-9 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 28-68-9?
Van Buren County Roadgrade Dam 28-68-9 has a dam height of 28 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.