Woodlands Parkway Dam
Woodlands Parkway Dam is an earth dam located in Polk County, Iowa, built in 1964. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Woodlands Parkway Dam
Woodlands Parkway Dam is a dam in Polk, Iowa. The dam is owned by Woodlands Parkway Llc (private). It impounds the Tr-walnut Creek near Clive.
The dam stands 28 feet tall and stretches 284 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 3 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 48 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1964, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 06/05/2024.
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Location
| State | Iowa |
| County | Polk |
| Nearest City | Clive |
| River/Stream | Tr-walnut Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.60860, -93.78830 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Length | 284 ft |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 48 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 48 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 23 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | Woodlands Parkway LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 06/05/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IA00918 |
| Federal ID | IA00918 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |