Triple B Dam 1 is an earth dam located in Jasper County, Iowa, built in 1997. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 30 ft30 ft tall and 690 ft long, taller than 68% 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 Triple B Dam 1
The primary purpose of Triple B Dam 1 is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Triple B Wildlife Area (private). It impounds the Tr- Rock Creek near Rock Creek Lake.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 690 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 19 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 286 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1997, the structure is 29 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.
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Location
| State | Iowa |
| County | Jasper |
| Nearest City | Rock Creek Lake |
| River/Stream | Tr- Rock Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.78000, -92.83390 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 690 ft |
| Year Completed | 1997 (29 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 286 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 286 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 148 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 19 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | Triple B Wildlife Area |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IA03312 |
| Federal ID | IA03312 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |