Fatchett Wetland Dam is an earth dam located in Clinton County, Iowa, built in 1998. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 11 ft11 ft tall and 4,900 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 Fatchett Wetland Dam
The primary purpose of Fatchett Wetland Dam 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 Jack Fatchett (private). It impounds the Tr- Drainage Ditch 311 near Mc Causland.
The dam stands 11 feet tall and stretches 4,900 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 15 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 174 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1998, the structure is 28 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 | Clinton |
| Nearest City | Mc Causland |
| River/Stream | Tr- Drainage Ditch 311 |
| Coordinates | 41.90240, -90.81070 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Length | 4,900 ft |
| Year Completed | 1998 (28 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 174 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 174 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 14 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | Jack Fatchett |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IA03606 |
| Federal ID | IA03606 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |