Wolf Creek Subwatershed Site 4-4
Key Takeaway
Wolf Creek Subwatershed Site 4-4 is classified as low hazard in Iowa. It was completed in 1991 and is 35 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 39 ft (taller than 82.4% in IA) |
| Dam Length | 928 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 211 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 78 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1991 (35 years old) |
| NID ID | IA02584 |
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 Wolf Creek Subwatershed Site 4-4?
Wolf Creek Subwatershed Site 4-4 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 Wolf Creek Subwatershed Site 4-4?
Wolf Creek Subwatershed Site 4-4 is owned by Woodbury County SWCD (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Wolf Creek Subwatershed Site 4-4 built?
Wolf Creek Subwatershed Site 4-4 was completed in 1991, making it 35 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 Wolf Creek Subwatershed Site 4-4?
Wolf Creek Subwatershed Site 4-4 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 Wolf Creek Subwatershed Site 4-4?
Wolf Creek Subwatershed Site 4-4 has a dam height of 39 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 Wolf Creek Subwatershed Site 4-4 last inspected?
Wolf Creek Subwatershed Site 4-4 was last inspected on November 9, 2002. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.