Ward Business Park Dam
Ward Business Park Dam is an earth dam located in Polk County, Iowa, built in 2001. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Ward Business Park Dam
Ward Business Park Dam is a dam in Polk, Iowa. The dam is owned by Wbd Inc (private). It impounds the Tr- North Walnut Creek near Urbandale.
The dam stands 17 feet tall and stretches 330 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 25 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 2001, the structure is relatively new.
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.
Search for dams near your address to see all dams in your area with hazard classifications and safety data.
Location
| State | Iowa |
| County | Polk |
| Nearest City | Urbandale |
| River/Stream | Tr- North Walnut Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.63620, -93.75710 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 330 ft |
| Year Completed | 2001 (25 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 25 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 25 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 9 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | WBD Inc |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IA03410 |
| Federal ID | IA03410 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |