Coralville Dam - Amana Remedial Works
Coralville Dam - Amana Remedial Works is a concrete dam located in Iowa County, Iowa, built in 1958. It carries a High hazard potential classification.
About Coralville Dam - Amana Remedial Works
The primary purpose of Coralville Dam - Amana Remedial Works is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by Usace - Rock Island District (federal). It impounds the Iowa near Amana.
The dam stands 17 feet tall and stretches 1,975 feet across. Completed in 1958, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 08/13/2019.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Iowa dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Iowa |
| County | Iowa |
| Nearest City | Amana |
| River/Stream | Iowa |
| Coordinates | 41.79710, -91.86030 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,975 ft |
| Year Completed | 1958 (68 years old) |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | USACE - Rock Island District |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 08/13/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IA00012 |
| Federal ID | IA00012S001 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |