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Dust Control
Do you ever blade over dust control?
We try to leave dust control applied areas alone, however, Sac County reserves the right to blade through the dust control areas (without liability for the cost of additional dust control) to ensure the safety and integrity of the road. We generally avoid blading through dust control until mid-October, when we blade roads to get them in shape for winter.
How do I apply for dust control?
Residents are instructed to contact one of the approved dust control vendors directly. Questions regarding dust control and the material used should be directed to the vendor. Sac County will not guarantee the effectiveness of the dust control, and any complaints regarding the quality of the product should be addressed to the vendor that has been selected.
Approved Vendors
- Wessels Oil | Pomeroy
- Mag. Chloride
- 712-359-7712
- Envirotech | Indianola
- Mag. Chloride
- 515-961-6207
- Pro-Cooperative | Pocahontas
- Mag. Chloride
- 712-335-3060
Where do I get flags for dust control?
Flags may be picked up at the Engineer’s Office during business hours (weekdays 8:00 am – 4:00 pm).
General
Does the county provide culverts for driveways and field extensions? Also, does the county construct the new driveway or extension/widening?
Sac County will furnish and install the culvert/extension and driveway, and bill the landowner for materials used.
How can I add a new or extend an existing driveway or field entrance?
Please contact the Sac County Maintenance Superintendent by phone. The Sac County Road Department must issue a permit for each new or widened entrance to any secondary road in Sac County.
How can I get notifications on road closures and construction projects?
You may register online to receive notifications of road closures.
Sac County possesses or holds an easement in order to maintain roadways for public usage. This amount of right-of-way varies from road to road. This information is kept on file at the Engineer’s Office. Landowners may not place, or cause to be placed, an obstruction within any county right-of-way per Iowa Code.
Why does the County mow and/or trim trees in front of my house?
The County mows and clears brush in order to maintain sight distance, vegetation management, reduce shaded roadways, removal of snow traps, and maintain clear zones. The County will not mow on any personal property; only the right-of-way.
Snow Removal
Does the County repair damaged mailboxes caused by snow removal?
The County will furnish a new conventional mailbox and/or 4 x 4 wood post to replace those that were broken by County snow removal equipment. The county will not provide the labor necessary to put them up. The County will not replace mailboxes damaged or knocked down by the force of snow thrown from the plow.
How do you decide if crews will conduct snow removal outside of normal hours of operation?
Crews will not conduct snow removal efforts outside of normal operating hours unless a situation is deemed an emergency, where a serious injury has occurred, or where extensive loss of property is imminent.
If there is an emergency and the roads aren’t clear, what should I do?
Should you find yourself in an emergency, you should dial 911, not the Sac County Roads Department. If Fire/EMS need assistance getting to your location, dispatch will reach out to the County Engineer for coordination.
What are the hours of operation for snow removal?
The truck-mounted snowplows and spreaders will not normally be in operation between the hours of 5:00 pm - 6:00 am. The trucks may be called off the road if snow and blowing conditions reduce visibility to hazardous working conditions, in the professional judgment of the Engineer or his/her delegated representative.
When will my road be plowed?
The initial effort will be to get all routes open to two-lane traffic as soon as possible and or practicable. Paved roads will take precedence over gravel roads.
When required, due to drifting snow, motor graders may be used to keep the paved roads open, and the opening of gravel roads may be delayed.
Snow may not be removed from roads designated as Level B or C.
Why is it taking so long to get a path cleared?
Restoring access on gravel roads is a slow process because motor graders are not built for speed, and a typical route covers approximately 60 center lane miles, or approximately 120 lane miles. After a severe storm, it may not be possible to cover the entire area until the second or third day. Homeowners are encouraged to plan accordingly for the winter season.
