Des Moines County Roadgrade Dam 18-70-2
Des Moines County Roadgrade Dam 18-70-2 is an earth dam located in Des Moines County, Iowa, built in 1987. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Des Moines County Roadgrade Dam 18-70-2
The primary purpose of Des Moines County Roadgrade Dam 18-70-2 is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Des Moines County Board Of Supervisors (local government). It impounds the Tr- Flint Creek near Burlington.
The dam stands 84 feet tall and stretches 400 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 244 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1987, the structure is 39 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life.
At 84 feet, this dam is taller than 97% of all dams in the United States.
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Location
| State | Iowa |
| County | Des Moines |
| Nearest City | Burlington |
| River/Stream | Tr- Flint Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.86250, -91.12990 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 84 ft |
| Dam Height | 84 ft |
| Dam Length | 400 ft |
| Year Completed | 1987 (39 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 244 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 244 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 152 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Des Moines County Board of Supervisors |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IA02478 |
| Federal ID | IA02478 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |