Cedar Rapids Milldam Iel&P

CEDAR RIVER· Linn, Iowa· Built 1967· Gravity· 8 ft tall
Low Hazard Water Supply Local Government

Key Takeaway

Cedar Rapids Milldam Iel&P is classified as low hazard in Iowa. It was completed in 1967 and is 59 years old. Its primary use is water supply.

Physical Details

Dam Height 8 ft (taller than 0.7% in IA)
Dam Length685 ft
Dam TypeGravity
Max Storage1.4K acre-ft
Normal Storage840 acre-ft
Surface Area2,380 acres
Drainage Area6,726 sq mi
Max Discharge0 cfs
Year Completed1967 (59 years old)
NID IDIA01270

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: October 11, 1989
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: IOWA DNR

Ownership

Iowa Electric Light & Power Co

Local Government

Nearby Dams

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Cedar Rapids Milldam Iel&P?

Cedar Rapids Milldam Iel&P 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 Iel&P?

Cedar Rapids Milldam Iel&P is owned by Iowa Electric Light & Power Co (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Cedar Rapids Milldam Iel&P built?

Cedar Rapids Milldam Iel&P was completed in 1967, making it 59 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 Iel&P?

Cedar Rapids Milldam Iel&P serves the following purposes: Water Supply. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Cedar Rapids Milldam Iel&P?

Cedar Rapids Milldam Iel&P has a dam height of 8 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 Iel&P last inspected?

Cedar Rapids Milldam Iel&P was last inspected on October 11, 1989. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.