Washington County Cons Bd Dam
Washington County Cons Bd Dam is an earth dam located in Washington County, Iowa, built in 2000. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Washington County Cons Bd Dam
The primary purpose of Washington County Cons Bd Dam is grade stabilization. Grade stabilization dams prevent erosion by reducing the slope and velocity of water flowing through a channel. They're commonly used to stop gullies from deepening and to protect downstream land and infrastructure. The dam is owned by Washington County Conservation Board (local government). It impounds the Tr- Skunk River near Coppock.
The dam stands 29 feet tall and stretches 325 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 33 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.
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Location
| State | Iowa |
| County | Washington |
| Nearest City | Coppock |
| River/Stream | Tr- Skunk River |
| Coordinates | 41.21690, -91.87560 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Length | 325 ft |
| Year Completed | 2000 (26 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 33 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 33 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 23 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Grade Stabilization |
| Owner | Washington County Conservation Board |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IA03924 |
| Federal ID | IA03924 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |