Thf Stormwater Detention Dam is an earth dam located in Scott County, Iowa, built in 2000. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 29 ft29 ft tall and 1,010 ft long, taller than 65% 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 Thf Stormwater Detention Dam
The primary purpose of Thf Stormwater Detention Dam 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 The Davenport South Development LLC (private). It impounds the Tr- Hanlins Creek near Davenport.
The dam stands 29 feet tall and stretches 1,010 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 24 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 2000, the structure is 26 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life.
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Location
| State | Iowa |
| County | Scott |
| Nearest City | Davenport |
| River/Stream | Tr- Hanlins Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.57460, -90.52480 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,010 ft |
| Year Completed | 2000 (26 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 24 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 24 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | The Davenport South Development LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IA03418 |
| Federal ID | IA03418 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |