Yellowbanks Dam

Low HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateIowa
CountyPolk
Nearest CityDES MOINES RIVER
River/StreamTR- DES MOINES RIVER
Coordinates41.53910, -93.46130

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height41 ft
Dam Height41 ft
Dam Length500 ft
Year Completed1986 (40 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage99 acre-ft
Max Storage99 acre-ft
Normal Storage53 acre-ft
Surface Area6 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerPolk County Conservation Board
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection12/10/2015
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDIA02327
Federal IDIA02327
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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