Des Moines-center Street Milldam

Low HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateIowa
CountyPolk
Nearest CityDES MOINES
River/StreamDES MOINES RIVER
Coordinates41.59160, -93.61850

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeGravity
NID Height11 ft
Dam Height11 ft
Dam Length417 ft
Year Completed1916 (110 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage2,731 acre-ft
Max Storage2,731 acre-ft
Normal Storage1,947 acre-ft
Surface Area355 acres
Drainage Area6,245 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerCity of Des Moines
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Last Inspection10/04/1961
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDIA01286
Federal IDIA01286
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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