Sawgrass Park Dam
Key Takeaway
Sawgrass Park Dam is classified as low hazard in Iowa. It was completed in 1980 and is 46 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 27 ft (taller than 30.7% in IA) |
| Dam Length | 220 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 23 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1980 (46 years old) |
| Year Modified | 2005 |
| NID ID | IA04275 |
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 Ankeny
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Sawgrass Park Dam?
Sawgrass Park Dam 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 Sawgrass Park Dam?
Sawgrass Park Dam is owned by City of Ankeny (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Sawgrass Park Dam built?
Sawgrass Park Dam was completed in 1980, making it 46 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 Sawgrass Park Dam?
Sawgrass Park Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation, Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Sawgrass Park Dam?
Sawgrass Park Dam has a dam height of 27 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 Sawgrass Park Dam last inspected?
Sawgrass Park Dam was last inspected on July 30, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.