Swine Graphics #1 is an earth dam located in Clarke County, Iowa, built in 2000. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 44 ft44 ft tall and 520 ft long, taller than 89% 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 Swine Graphics #1
The primary purpose of Swine Graphics #1 is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Swine Graphics Enterprises Inc (private). It impounds the Tr- South Whitebreast Creek near Lucas.
The dam stands 44 feet tall and stretches 520 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 121 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 2000, the structure is 26 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 44 feet, this dam is taller than 89% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Iowa |
| County | Clarke |
| Nearest City | Lucas |
| River/Stream | Tr- South Whitebreast Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.93000, -93.73670 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 44 ft |
| Dam Height | 44 ft |
| Dam Length | 520 ft |
| Year Completed | 2000 (26 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 121 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 121 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Swine Graphics Enterprises Inc |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IA03600 |
| Federal ID | IA03600 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |