Walling Subwatershed Sta 99+70 #1

TR-LITTLE SIOUX RIVER· Woodbury, Iowa· Built 1953· Earth· 40 ft tall
Low Hazard Other Flood Risk Reduction Local Government

Key Takeaway

Walling Subwatershed Sta 99+70 #1 is classified as low hazard in Iowa. It was completed in 1953 and is 73 years old. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Height 40 ft (taller than 84% in IA)
Dam Length300 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage59 acre-ft
Normal Storage24 acre-ft
Surface Area3 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge0 cfs
Year Completed1953 (73 years old)
NID IDIA01805

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

Woodbury County SWCD

Local Government

Nearby Dams

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Walling Subwatershed Sta 99+70 #1?

Walling Subwatershed Sta 99+70 #1 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 Walling Subwatershed Sta 99+70 #1?

Walling Subwatershed Sta 99+70 #1 is owned by Woodbury County SWCD (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Walling Subwatershed Sta 99+70 #1 built?

Walling Subwatershed Sta 99+70 #1 was completed in 1953, making it 73 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 Walling Subwatershed Sta 99+70 #1?

Walling Subwatershed Sta 99+70 #1 serves the following purposes: Other, Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Walling Subwatershed Sta 99+70 #1?

Walling Subwatershed Sta 99+70 #1 has a dam height of 40 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.