Wayne Co. Roadgrade Dam 16-69-21
Key Takeaway
Wayne Co. Roadgrade Dam 16-69-21 is classified as low hazard in Iowa. It was completed in 1996 and is 30 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 22 ft (taller than 10.6% in IA) |
| Dam Length | 670 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 21 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1996 (30 years old) |
| NID ID | IA03053 |
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
Wayne County Board of Supervisors
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Wayne Co. Roadgrade Dam 16-69-21?
Wayne Co. Roadgrade Dam 16-69-21 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 Wayne Co. Roadgrade Dam 16-69-21?
Wayne Co. Roadgrade Dam 16-69-21 is owned by Wayne County Board of Supervisors (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Wayne Co. Roadgrade Dam 16-69-21 built?
Wayne Co. Roadgrade Dam 16-69-21 was completed in 1996, making it 30 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 Wayne Co. Roadgrade Dam 16-69-21?
Wayne Co. Roadgrade Dam 16-69-21 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 Wayne Co. Roadgrade Dam 16-69-21?
Wayne Co. Roadgrade Dam 16-69-21 has a dam height of 22 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.