West Fork #3 Subwtrshd Sta 37+14 #9
Key Takeaway
West Fork #3 Subwtrshd Sta 37+14 #9 is classified as low hazard in Iowa. It was completed in 1961 and is 65 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 55 ft (taller than 97.5% in IA) |
| Dam Length | 498 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 78 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 30 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1961 (65 years old) |
| NID ID | IA01257 |
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
Woodbury County SWCD
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of West Fork #3 Subwtrshd Sta 37+14 #9?
West Fork #3 Subwtrshd Sta 37+14 #9 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 West Fork #3 Subwtrshd Sta 37+14 #9?
West Fork #3 Subwtrshd Sta 37+14 #9 is owned by Woodbury County SWCD (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was West Fork #3 Subwtrshd Sta 37+14 #9 built?
West Fork #3 Subwtrshd Sta 37+14 #9 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 West Fork #3 Subwtrshd Sta 37+14 #9?
West Fork #3 Subwtrshd Sta 37+14 #9 serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is West Fork #3 Subwtrshd Sta 37+14 #9?
West Fork #3 Subwtrshd Sta 37+14 #9 has a dam height of 55 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 West Fork #3 Subwtrshd Sta 37+14 #9 last inspected?
West Fork #3 Subwtrshd Sta 37+14 #9 was last inspected on October 16, 1963. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.