Se Des Moines Stormwater Det. Dam #3
Key Takeaway
Se Des Moines Stormwater Det. Dam #3 is classified as significant hazard in Iowa. It was completed in 1999 and is 27 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 34 ft (taller than 67.4% in IA) |
| Dam Length | 737 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 185 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 30 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1999 (27 years old) |
| NID ID | IA03228 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities.
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 Se Des Moines Stormwater Det. Dam #3?
Se Des Moines Stormwater Det. Dam #3 is classified as Significant Hazard. No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Se Des Moines Stormwater Det. Dam #3?
Se Des Moines Stormwater Det. Dam #3 is owned by City of Des Moines (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Se Des Moines Stormwater Det. Dam #3 built?
Se Des Moines Stormwater Det. Dam #3 was completed in 1999, making it 27 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 Se Des Moines Stormwater Det. Dam #3?
Se Des Moines Stormwater Det. Dam #3 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 Se Des Moines Stormwater Det. Dam #3?
Se Des Moines Stormwater Det. Dam #3 has a dam height of 34 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 Se Des Moines Stormwater Det. Dam #3 last inspected?
Se Des Moines Stormwater Det. Dam #3 was last inspected on June 17, 2010. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.