Coralville Dam - Amana Remedial Works Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 13, 2025

Coralville Dam, also known as Amana Remedial Works, is a concrete dam located in Iowa, constructed in 1958 by the US Army Corps of Engineers.


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Summary

With a primary purpose of flood risk reduction, the dam stands at a height of 17 feet and spans 1975 feet in length. Although it has a high hazard potential, the dam is equipped with emergency action plans and meets guidelines to mitigate risks associated with potential inundation events.

The US Army Corps of Engineers actively manages flood risks related to the dam by monitoring its condition, prioritizing risk-reducing activities, and collaborating with local emergency managers and the public to raise awareness and readiness for dam-related emergencies. Regular maintenance and repairs are conducted to ensure the dam's structural integrity and functionality. The dam's risk management measures include continual risk assessments, updating emergency action plans, and engaging with local communities to develop evacuation plans in case of emergencies. Overall, the Coralville Dam plays a critical role in flood risk reduction in the area, and ongoing efforts are made to enhance its resilience and safety for surrounding communities.

Year Completed

1958

Dam Length

1975

Dam Height

7

River Or Stream

IOWA

Primary Dam Type

Concrete

Hydraulic Height

7

Structural Height

17

Hazard Potential

High

Nid Height

17
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

Hazard Potential Classification

High
Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.