Des Moines-waterworks Dam

Low HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateIowa
CountyPolk
Nearest CityDES MOINES
River/StreamRACCOON RIVER
Coordinates41.57890, -93.64230

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeGravity
NID Height7 ft
Dam Height7 ft
Dam Length220 ft
Year Completed1923 (103 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage667 acre-ft
Max Storage667 acre-ft
Normal Storage327 acre-ft
Surface Area90 acres
Drainage Area3,629 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerDes Moines Water Works
Owner TypePublic Utility
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Last Inspection11/16/1988
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDIA01817
Federal IDIA01817
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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