West Fork Big Cr Wtrshd Site B-38
Key Takeaway
West Fork Big Cr Wtrshd Site B-38 is classified as low hazard in Iowa. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 20 ft (taller than 7.5% in IA) |
| Dam Length | 0 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 102 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 23 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| NID ID | IA03643 |
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
Decatur County SWCD
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of West Fork Big Cr Wtrshd Site B-38?
West Fork Big Cr Wtrshd Site B-38 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 Big Cr Wtrshd Site B-38?
West Fork Big Cr Wtrshd Site B-38 is owned by Decatur County SWCD (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of West Fork Big Cr Wtrshd Site B-38?
West Fork Big Cr Wtrshd Site B-38 serves the following purposes: 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 Big Cr Wtrshd Site B-38?
West Fork Big Cr Wtrshd Site B-38 has a dam height of 20 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.