Easter Lake Stormwater Retention Basin - Site 9

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateIowa
CountyPolk
Nearest CityDes Moines
River/StreamTr- Yeader Creek
Coordinates41.52880, -93.55560

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height24 ft
Dam Height24 ft
Dam Length475 ft
Year Completed2005 (21 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage168 acre-ft
Max Storage168 acre-ft
Normal Storage23 acre-ft
Surface Area3 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerCity of Des Moines
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection04/15/2024
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDIA03519
Federal IDIA03519
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

Nearby Dams

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