Andrian-wright-idnr
Andrian-wright-idnr is an earth dam located in Washington County, Iowa, built in 2005. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Andrian-wright-idnr
The primary purpose of Andrian-wright-idnr 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 Iowa Department Of Natural Resources (state). It impounds the Trib To Honey Creek near Cappock.
The dam stands 23 feet tall and stretches 510 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 10 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 136 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 2005, 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 | Washington |
| Nearest City | Cappock |
| River/Stream | Trib To Honey Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.17440, -91.88220 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Length | 510 ft |
| Year Completed | 2005 (21 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 136 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 136 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 52 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 86 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Grade Stabilization |
| Owner | Iowa Department of Natural Resources |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IA04070 |
| Federal ID | IA04070 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |