Fort Des Moines Park Dam

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateIowa
CountyPolk
Nearest CityDES MOINES
River/StreamTR-NORTH RIVER
Coordinates41.51670, -93.60940

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height49 ft
Dam Height49 ft
Dam Length790 ft
Year Completed1977 (49 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage240 acre-ft
Max Storage240 acre-ft
Normal Storage120 acre-ft
Surface Area11 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerPolk County Conservation Board
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection10/10/2023
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDIA01840
Federal IDIA01840
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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