Burlington Street Dam
Key Takeaway
Burlington Street Dam is classified as low hazard in Iowa. It was completed in 1906 and is 120 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 20 ft (taller than 7.5% in IA) |
| Dam Length | 284 ft |
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| Max Storage | 1.7K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1.7K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3,271 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1906 (120 years old) |
| NID ID | IA03064 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
University of Iowa
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Burlington Street Dam?
Burlington Street Dam is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Burlington Street Dam?
Burlington Street Dam is owned by University of Iowa (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Burlington Street Dam built?
Burlington Street Dam was completed in 1906, making it 120 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of Burlington Street Dam?
Burlington Street Dam serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Burlington Street Dam?
Burlington Street Dam has a dam height of 20 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.