Twenty-Sixth Street Stormwater Detention Basin

Iowa — Polk County — Closes Creek

Location

StateIowa
CountyPolk
RiverCloses Creek
Coordinates41.61410, -93.65390

Physical Characteristics

NID Height43 ft
Dam Height43 ft
Dam Length305 ft
NID Storage242 acre-ft
Max Storage242 acre-ft
Surface Area

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionMay 6, 2024
Inspection Frequency2

Dam Information

Year Completed2007
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerCity of Des Moines

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About This Dam Record

Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.

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