Matt Leichty Dam
Matt Leichty Dam is an earth dam located in Henry County, Iowa, built in 2008. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Matt Leichty Dam
The primary purpose of Matt Leichty 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 Matt Leichty (private). It impounds the Tributary Of Williams Creek near Coppock, Ia.
The dam stands 29 feet tall and stretches 292 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 31 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 2008, 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. The most recent inspection on record was 09/18/2008. That was over 17 years ago.
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Location
| State | Iowa |
| County | Henry |
| Nearest City | Coppock, Ia |
| River/Stream | Tributary Of Williams Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.15840, -91.65540 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Length | 292 ft |
| Year Completed | 2008 (18 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 31 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 31 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 17 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 10 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Grade Stabilization |
| Owner | Matt Leichty |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 09/18/2008 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IA04249 |
| Federal ID | IA04249 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |