Se Des Moines Stormwater Det. Dam #5

Low HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateIowa
CountyPolk
Nearest CityDES MOINES
River/StreamTR- YEADER CREEK
Coordinates41.52530, -93.56010

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height19 ft
Dam Height19 ft
Dam Length650 ft
Year Completed1999 (27 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage103 acre-ft
Max Storage103 acre-ft
Normal Storage46 acre-ft
Surface Area9 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerCity of Des Moines
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection06/17/2010
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDIA03230
Federal IDIA03230
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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