Mc Glaughlin Wetland Dam
Mc Glaughlin Wetland Dam is an earth dam located in Wright County, Iowa, built in 2002. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Mc Glaughlin Wetland Dam
The primary purpose of Mc Glaughlin 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 Drainage District No 90 (local government). It impounds the Tr- Drainage Ditch #90 near Dows.
The dam stands 9 feet tall and stretches 1,120 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 96 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 589 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 5 square miles. Completed in 2002, 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 | Wright |
| Nearest City | Dows |
| River/Stream | Tr- Drainage Ditch #90 |
| Coordinates | 42.79830, -93.65330 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,120 ft |
| Year Completed | 2002 (24 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 589 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 589 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 215 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 96 acres |
| Drainage Area | 5 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | Drainage District No 90 |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IA03898 |
| Federal ID | IA03898 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |