Robeson Subwatershed Site 4400
Robeson Subwatershed Site 4400 is an earth dam located in Cherokee County, Iowa, built in 1955. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Robeson Subwatershed Site 4400
The primary purpose of Robeson Subwatershed Site 4400 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 Cherokee County Swcd (local government). It impounds the Tr- Willow Creek near Washta.
The dam stands 40 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 66 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1955, 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.
At 40 feet, this dam is taller than 87% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Iowa |
| County | Cherokee |
| Nearest City | Washta |
| River/Stream | Tr- Willow Creek |
| Coordinates | 42.60160, -95.75040 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 40 ft |
| Dam Height | 40 ft |
| Year Completed | 1955 (71 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 66 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 66 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 33 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond |
| Owner | Cherokee County SWCD |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IA02809 |
| Federal ID | IA02809 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |