Red Rock Dam - Southeast Des Moines and Southwest Pleasant Hill Remedial Works

Iowa — Warren County — DES MOINES RIVER

Location

StateIowa
CountyWarren
RiverDES MOINES RIVER
Coordinates41.49890, -93.47820

Physical Characteristics

NID Height18 ft
Dam Height18 ft
Dam Length7,014 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 Completed1968
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeGravity
Owner TypeFederal
OwnerUSACE - Rock Island District
Other NameLake Red Rock

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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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