Des Moines-Center Street Milldam
Key Takeaway
Des Moines-Center Street Milldam is classified as low hazard in Iowa. It was completed in 1916 and is 110 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 11 ft (taller than 2.5% in IA) |
| Dam Length | 417 ft |
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| Max Storage | 2.7K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1.9K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 355 acres |
| Drainage Area | 6,245 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1916 (110 years old) |
| NID ID | IA01286 |
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 Des Moines
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Des Moines-Center Street Milldam?
Des Moines-Center Street 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 Des Moines-Center Street Milldam?
Des Moines-Center Street Milldam is owned by City of Des Moines (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Des Moines-Center Street Milldam built?
Des Moines-Center Street Milldam was completed in 1916, making it 110 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 Des Moines-Center Street Milldam?
Des Moines-Center Street 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 Des Moines-Center Street Milldam?
Des Moines-Center Street Milldam has a dam height of 11 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 Des Moines-Center Street Milldam last inspected?
Des Moines-Center Street Milldam was last inspected on October 4, 1961. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.