Warren Co. Conservatation Park Dam
Key Takeaway
Warren Co. Conservatation Park Dam is classified as low hazard in Iowa. It was completed in 1961 and is 65 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 27 ft (taller than 30.7% in IA) |
| Dam Length | 430 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 93 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 46 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1961 (65 years old) |
| NID ID | IA01137 |
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
Warren County Conservation Board
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Warren Co. Conservatation Park Dam?
Warren Co. Conservatation Park 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 Warren Co. Conservatation Park Dam?
Warren Co. Conservatation Park Dam is owned by Warren County Conservation Board (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Warren Co. Conservatation Park Dam built?
Warren Co. Conservatation Park Dam was completed in 1961, making it 65 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 Warren Co. Conservatation Park Dam?
Warren Co. Conservatation Park Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Warren Co. Conservatation Park Dam?
Warren Co. Conservatation Park Dam has a dam height of 27 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.
When was Warren Co. Conservatation Park Dam last inspected?
Warren Co. Conservatation Park Dam was last inspected on October 16, 1967. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.