Cedar Falls Milldam
Key Takeaway
Cedar Falls Milldam is classified as low hazard in Iowa. It was completed in 1939 and is 87 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 12 ft (taller than 3.1% in IA) |
| Dam Length | 350 ft |
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| Max Storage | 1.4K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1.4K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 230 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4,787 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1939 (87 years old) |
| NID ID | IA01213 |
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
City of Cedar Falls
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Cedar Falls Milldam?
Cedar Falls Milldam 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 Cedar Falls Milldam?
Cedar Falls Milldam is owned by City of Cedar Falls (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Cedar Falls Milldam built?
Cedar Falls Milldam was completed in 1939, making it 87 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 Cedar Falls Milldam?
Cedar Falls Milldam 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 Cedar Falls Milldam?
Cedar Falls Milldam has a dam height of 12 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.