Sedan Wmc Dam C is an earth dam located in Appanoose County, Iowa, built in 2007. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 8 ft8 ft tall and 290 ft long. 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 Sedan Wmc Dam C
The primary purpose of Sedan Wmc Dam C 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 Iowa Department of Natural Resources (state). It impounds the Tr- Chariton River near State of Missouri.
The dam stands 8 feet tall and stretches 290 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 55 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 269 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 2007, the structure is relatively new.
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 | Appanoose |
| Nearest City | State of Missouri |
| River/Stream | Tr- Chariton River |
| Coordinates | 40.65330, -92.75630 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Length | 290 ft |
| Year Completed | 2007 (19 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 269 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 269 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 56 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 55 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | Iowa Department of Natural Resources |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IA03565 |
| Federal ID | IA03565 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |