Sw Branch Dry Run Creek Stormwater Detention Dam
Key Takeaway
Sw Branch Dry Run Creek Stormwater Detention Dam is classified as high hazard in Iowa. It was completed in 2003 and is 23 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 17 ft (taller than 5.1% in IA) |
| Dam Length | 1,070 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 218 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 0 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 5 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2003 (23 years old) |
| NID ID | IA03547 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
City of Cedar Falls
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Sw Branch Dry Run Creek Stormwater Detention Dam?
Sw Branch Dry Run Creek Stormwater Detention Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Sw Branch Dry Run Creek Stormwater Detention Dam?
Sw Branch Dry Run Creek Stormwater Detention Dam is owned by City of Cedar Falls (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Sw Branch Dry Run Creek Stormwater Detention Dam built?
Sw Branch Dry Run Creek Stormwater Detention Dam was completed in 2003, making it 23 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 Sw Branch Dry Run Creek Stormwater Detention Dam?
Sw Branch Dry Run Creek Stormwater Detention Dam 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 Sw Branch Dry Run Creek Stormwater Detention Dam?
Sw Branch Dry Run Creek Stormwater Detention Dam has a dam height of 17 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 Sw Branch Dry Run Creek Stormwater Detention Dam last inspected?
Sw Branch Dry Run Creek Stormwater Detention Dam was last inspected on June 26, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.