Van Buren County Roadgrade Dam 4-68-11
Key Takeaway
Van Buren County Roadgrade Dam 4-68-11 is classified as low hazard in Iowa. It was completed in 1987 and is 39 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 34 ft (taller than 67.4% in IA) |
| Dam Length | 800 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 420 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 176 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 18 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1987 (39 years old) |
| NID ID | IA02402 |
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 4-68-11?
Van Buren County Roadgrade Dam 4-68-11 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 4-68-11?
Van Buren County Roadgrade Dam 4-68-11 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 4-68-11 built?
Van Buren County Roadgrade Dam 4-68-11 was completed in 1987, making it 39 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 4-68-11?
Van Buren County Roadgrade Dam 4-68-11 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 4-68-11?
Van Buren County Roadgrade Dam 4-68-11 has a dam height of 34 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.