Saylorville Dam

Iowa — Polk County — DES MOINES RIVER

Location

StateIowa
CountyPolk
RiverDES MOINES RIVER
Coordinates41.70360, -93.68110

Physical Characteristics

NID Height125 ft
Dam Height119 ft
Dam Length6,658 ft
NID Storage641,000 acre-ft
Max Storage641,000 acre-ft
Surface Area5,520 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Available
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionDecember 6, 2022
Inspection Frequency1

Dam Information

Year Completed1975
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeGravity
Owner TypeFederal
OwnerUSACE - Rock Island District
Other NameSaylorville Lake

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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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