West 32nd St Stormwater - Lower Dam
West 32nd St Stormwater - Lower Dam is an earth dam located in Dubuque County, Iowa, built in 2009. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About West 32nd St Stormwater - Lower Dam
The primary purpose of West 32nd St Stormwater - Lower 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 City Of Dubuque (local government). It impounds the Bee Branch near Dubuque.
The dam stands 8 feet tall and stretches 510 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 0 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 111 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 2009, 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. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 09/26/2022.
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Location
| State | Iowa |
| County | Dubuque |
| Nearest City | Dubuque |
| River/Stream | Bee Branch |
| Coordinates | 42.52700, -90.68550 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Length | 510 ft |
| Year Completed | 2009 (17 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 111 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 111 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | City of Dubuque |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 09/26/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IA03907 |
| Federal ID | IA03907 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |