Des Moines-scott Street Milldam

Low HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateIowa
CountyPolk
Nearest CityDES MOINES
River/StreamDES MOINES RIVER
Coordinates41.57980, -93.61150

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeGravity
NID Height7 ft
Dam Height7 ft
Dam Length684 ft
Year Completed1920 (106 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage798 acre-ft
Max Storage798 acre-ft
Normal Storage703 acre-ft
Surface Area200 acres
Drainage Area9,879 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerCity of Des Moines
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Last Inspection10/18/1989
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDIA01276
Federal IDIA01276
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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