Burlington Northern Dam is an earth dam located in Des Moines County, Iowa, built in 1930. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 25 ft25 ft tall and 300 ft long, taller than 50% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Burlington Northern Dam
Burlington Northern Dam is a dam in Des Moines, Iowa. The dam is owned by Burlington Northern Railroad (private). It impounds the Tr-honey Creek near Mississippi River.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 300 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 124 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1930, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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.
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Location
| State | Iowa |
| County | Des Moines |
| Nearest City | Mississippi River |
| River/Stream | Tr-honey Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.83540, -91.15520 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Year Completed | 1930 (96 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 124 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 124 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 76 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Burlington Northern Railroad |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IA01394 |
| Federal ID | IA01394 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |