Wayne County Road Dam 26-70-22

TR- SOUTH FORK CHARITON RIVER· Wayne, Iowa· Built 2002· Earth· 24 ft tall
Low Hazard Grade Stabilization Local Government

Key Takeaway

Wayne County Road Dam 26-70-22 is classified as low hazard in Iowa. It was completed in 2002 and is 24 years old. Its primary use is grade stabilization.

Physical Details

Dam Height 24 ft (taller than 15.8% in IA)
Dam Length580 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage82 acre-ft
Normal Storage16 acre-ft
Surface Area4 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge0 cfs
Year Completed2002 (24 years old)
NID IDIA03885

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

Wayne County Board of Supervisors

Local Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Wayne County Road Dam 26-70-22?

Wayne County Road Dam 26-70-22 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 County Road Dam 26-70-22?

Wayne County Road Dam 26-70-22 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 County Road Dam 26-70-22 built?

Wayne County Road Dam 26-70-22 was completed in 2002, making it 24 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 County Road Dam 26-70-22?

Wayne County Road Dam 26-70-22 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 Wayne County Road Dam 26-70-22?

Wayne County Road Dam 26-70-22 has a dam height of 24 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.