Woodlands Parkway Dam
Key Takeaway
Woodlands Parkway Dam is classified as significant hazard in Iowa. It was completed in 1964 and is 62 years old. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 28 ft (taller than 36.9% in IA) |
| Dam Length | 284 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 48 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 23 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
| Year Modified | 2013 |
| NID ID | IA00918 |
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
Woodlands Parkway LLC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Woodlands Parkway Dam?
Woodlands Parkway Dam 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 Woodlands Parkway Dam?
Woodlands Parkway Dam is owned by Woodlands Parkway LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Woodlands Parkway Dam built?
Woodlands Parkway Dam was completed in 1964, making it 62 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
How tall is Woodlands Parkway Dam?
Woodlands Parkway Dam has a dam height of 28 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 Woodlands Parkway Dam last inspected?
Woodlands Parkway Dam was last inspected on September 1, 2009. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.