Waterhouse Dam
Key Takeaway
Waterhouse Dam is classified as low hazard in Iowa. It was completed in 1999 and is 27 years old.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 34 ft (taller than 67.4% in IA) |
| Dam Length | 446 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 293 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 147 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 17 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1999 (27 years old) |
| NID ID | IA03442 |
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
Dan Waterhouse
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Waterhouse Dam?
Waterhouse 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 Waterhouse Dam?
Waterhouse Dam is owned by Dan Waterhouse (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Waterhouse Dam built?
Waterhouse Dam was completed in 1999, making it 27 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
How tall is Waterhouse Dam?
Waterhouse Dam 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.