Viking Road Detention Dam
Key Takeaway
Viking Road Detention Dam is classified as high hazard in Iowa. It was completed in 1994 and is 32 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 | 22 ft (taller than 10.6% in IA) |
| Dam Length | 1,000 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.0K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 0 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 6 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1994 (32 years old) |
| NID ID | IA03104 |
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 Viking Road Detention Dam?
Viking Road 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 Viking Road Detention Dam?
Viking Road 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 Viking Road Detention Dam built?
Viking Road Detention Dam was completed in 1994, making it 32 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 Viking Road Detention Dam?
Viking Road Detention Dam serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction, Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Viking Road Detention Dam?
Viking Road Detention Dam has a dam height of 22 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 Viking Road Detention Dam last inspected?
Viking Road Detention Dam was last inspected on June 26, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.