Burlington Y-camp Dam
Burlington Y-camp Dam is an earth dam located in Des Moines County, Iowa, built in 1966. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Burlington Y-camp Dam
The primary purpose of Burlington Y-camp Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Burlington Ymca-ywca (private). It impounds the Tr- Dry Branch near Burlington.
The dam stands 47 feet tall and stretches 280 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 9 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 150 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1966, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 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. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 07/17/2024.
At 47 feet, this dam is taller than 92% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Iowa |
| County | Des Moines |
| Nearest City | Burlington |
| River/Stream | Tr- Dry Branch |
| Coordinates | 40.87990, -91.12380 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 47 ft |
| Dam Height | 47 ft |
| Dam Length | 280 ft |
| Year Completed | 1966 (60 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 150 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 150 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 89 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Burlington YMCA-YWCA |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 07/17/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IA03552 |
| Federal ID | IA03552 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |