Fort Des Moines Park Dam

Iowa — Polk County — TR-NORTH RIVER

Location

StateIowa
CountyPolk
RiverTR-NORTH RIVER
Coordinates41.51670, -93.60940

Physical Characteristics

NID Height49 ft
Dam Height49 ft
Dam Length790 ft
NID Storage240 acre-ft
Max Storage240 acre-ft
Surface Area12 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionOctober 10, 2023
Inspection Frequency2

Dam Information

Year Completed1977
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerPolk County Conservation Board

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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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