Washington County Cons Bd Dam

TR- SKUNK RIVER· Washington, Iowa· Built 2000· Earth· 29 ft tall
Low Hazard Grade Stabilization Local Government

Key Takeaway

Washington County Cons Bd Dam is classified as low hazard in Iowa. It was completed in 2000 and is 26 years old. Its primary use is grade stabilization.

Physical Details

Dam Height 29 ft (taller than 42.8% in IA)
Dam Length325 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage33 acre-ft
Normal Storage23 acre-ft
Surface Area2 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge0 cfs
Year Completed2000 (26 years old)
NID IDIA03924

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: No

Ownership

Washington County Conservation Board

Local Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Washington County Cons Bd Dam?

Washington County Cons Bd 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 Washington County Cons Bd Dam?

Washington County Cons Bd Dam is owned by Washington County Conservation Board (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Washington County Cons Bd Dam built?

Washington County Cons Bd Dam was completed in 2000, making it 26 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 Washington County Cons Bd Dam?

Washington County Cons Bd Dam serves the following purposes: Grade Stabilization. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Washington County Cons Bd Dam?

Washington County Cons Bd Dam has a dam height of 29 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.