Bruene-spahn Subwtrshd Sta 32+82 #6 is an earth dam located in Woodbury County, Iowa, built in 1964. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 26 ft26 ft tall and 538 ft long, taller than 55% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Bruene-spahn Subwtrshd Sta 32+82 #6
The primary purpose of Bruene-spahn Subwtrshd Sta 32+82 #6 is fire protection, stock, or small fish pond. The dam maintains a small impoundment used for fire suppression, livestock watering, or as a fish pond. The dam is owned by Woodbury County Swcd (local government). It impounds the Tr-wright Creek near Anthon.
The dam stands 26 feet tall and stretches 538 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 3 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 52 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1964, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 09/17/1964. That was over 62 years ago.
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Location
| State | Iowa |
| County | Woodbury |
| Nearest City | Anthon |
| River/Stream | Tr-wright Creek |
| Coordinates | 42.44960, -95.71260 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 538 ft |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 52 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 52 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 30 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond |
| Owner | Woodbury County Swcd |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 09/17/1964 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IA01251 |
| Federal ID | IA01251 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |