Easter Lake Retention Basin #1

Significant HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateIowa
CountyPolk
Nearest CityDes Moines
River/StreamTr-Yeader Creek
Coordinates41.51880, -93.57380

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height18 ft
Dam Height18 ft
Dam Length260 ft
Year Completed2005 (21 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage20 acre-ft
Max Storage20 acre-ft
Normal Storage6 acre-ft
Surface Area1 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

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

Identifiers

NID IDIA03535
Federal IDIA03535
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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