Southeast Dam (dubuque) is an earth dam located in Dubuque County, Iowa, built in 2000. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 24 ft24 ft tall and 390 ft long. 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 Southeast Dam (dubuque)
The primary purpose of Southeast Dam (dubuque) 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 City of Dubuque (local government). It impounds the Tr- Middle Fork Catfish Creek near Dubuque.
The dam stands 24 feet tall and stretches 390 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 9 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 223 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 5 square miles. Completed in 2000, the structure is 26 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 09/26/2022.
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Location
| State | Iowa |
| County | Dubuque |
| Nearest City | Dubuque |
| River/Stream | Tr- Middle Fork Catfish Creek |
| Coordinates | 42.48700, -90.77430 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Length | 390 ft |
| Year Completed | 2000 (26 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 223 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 223 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 81 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Drainage Area | 5 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | City of Dubuque |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 09/26/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IA03304 |
| Federal ID | IA03304 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |