Saylorville Dam
High HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Iowa |
| County | Polk |
| Nearest City | DES MOINES |
| River/Stream | DES MOINES RIVER |
| Coordinates | 41.70360, -93.68110 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 125 ft |
| Dam Height | 119 ft |
| Dam Length | 6,658 ft |
| Year Completed | 1975 (51 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 641,000 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 641,000 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 74,000 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5,520 acres |
| Drainage Area | 5,823 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 213,700 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | USACE - Rock Island District |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 12/06/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |