Gates Park Control Structure
Significant HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required
Location
| State | Iowa |
| County | Black Hawk |
| Nearest City | WATERLOO |
| River/Stream | VIRDEN CREEK |
| Coordinates | 42.51910, -92.33130 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 970 ft |
| Year Completed | 1979 (47 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 195 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 195 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 13 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | City of Waterloo |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 08/22/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |