Red Rock Dam - Avon Station Remedial Works

Iowa — Polk County — DES MOINES

Location

StateIowa
CountyPolk
RiverDES MOINES
Coordinates41.56650, -93.53410

Physical Characteristics

NID Height15 ft
Dam Height15 ft
Dam Length28,561 ft
NID Storage0 acre-ft
Max Storage0 acre-ft
Surface Area0 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Available
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionDecember 2, 2021
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1969
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeConcrete
Owner TypeFederal
OwnerUSACE - Rock Island District
Other NameRed Rock Remedial Works South East Des Moines - So

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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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