Cedar Rapids Milldam (5 In 1)
Key Takeaway
Cedar Rapids Milldam (5 In 1) is classified as low hazard in Iowa. It was completed in 1978 and is 48 years old. Its primary use is hydroelectric.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 14 ft (taller than 4.2% in IA) |
| Dam Length | 680 ft |
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| Max Storage | 9.8K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 9.8K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 985 acres |
| Drainage Area | 6,510 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1978 (48 years old) |
| NID ID | IA01821 |
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 Rapids
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Cedar Rapids Milldam (5 In 1)?
Cedar Rapids Milldam (5 In 1) 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 Rapids Milldam (5 In 1)?
Cedar Rapids Milldam (5 In 1) is owned by City of Cedar Rapids (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Cedar Rapids Milldam (5 In 1) built?
Cedar Rapids Milldam (5 In 1) was completed in 1978, making it 48 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 Rapids Milldam (5 In 1)?
Cedar Rapids Milldam (5 In 1) serves the following purposes: Hydroelectric. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Cedar Rapids Milldam (5 In 1)?
Cedar Rapids Milldam (5 In 1) has a dam height of 14 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 Cedar Rapids Milldam (5 In 1) last inspected?
Cedar Rapids Milldam (5 In 1) was last inspected on July 20, 2016. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.