S 2nd Street Stormwater Detention Basin

ANSON CREEK· Marshall, Iowa· Built 1997· Earth· 11 ft tall
Low Hazard Flood Risk Reduction Local Government

Key Takeaway

S 2nd Street Stormwater Detention Basin is classified as low hazard in Iowa. It was completed in 1997 and is 29 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.

Physical Details

Dam Height 11 ft (taller than 2.5% in IA)
Dam Length1,050 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage136 acre-ft
Normal Storage50 acre-ft
Surface Area7 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge0 cfs
Year Completed1997 (29 years old)
NID IDIA03143

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
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: IOWA DNR

Ownership

City of Marshalltown

Local Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of S 2nd Street Stormwater Detention Basin?

S 2nd Street Stormwater Detention Basin 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 S 2nd Street Stormwater Detention Basin?

S 2nd Street Stormwater Detention Basin is owned by City of Marshalltown (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was S 2nd Street Stormwater Detention Basin built?

S 2nd Street Stormwater Detention Basin was completed in 1997, making it 29 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 S 2nd Street Stormwater Detention Basin?

S 2nd Street Stormwater Detention Basin serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is S 2nd Street Stormwater Detention Basin?

S 2nd Street Stormwater Detention Basin 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.

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.