Carter Road Stormwater Detention Dam
Key Takeaway
Carter Road Stormwater Detention Dam is classified as high hazard in Iowa. It was completed in 2004 and is 22 years old. Its primary use is recreation. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 41 ft (taller than 86.2% in IA) |
| Dam Length | 357 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 170 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 0 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2004 (22 years old) |
| NID ID | IA03512 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
City of Dubuque
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Carter Road Stormwater Detention Dam?
Carter Road Stormwater Detention Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Carter Road Stormwater Detention Dam?
Carter Road Stormwater Detention Dam is owned by City of Dubuque (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Carter Road Stormwater Detention Dam built?
Carter Road Stormwater Detention Dam was completed in 2004, making it 22 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 Carter Road Stormwater Detention Dam?
Carter Road Stormwater Detention Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Carter Road Stormwater Detention Dam?
Carter Road Stormwater Detention Dam has a dam height of 41 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.
When was Carter Road Stormwater Detention Dam last inspected?
Carter Road Stormwater Detention Dam was last inspected on June 10, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.