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Dmacc Dam, located in Ankeny, Iowa, is a state-regulated earth dam that was completed in 1984 by the Iowa Department of Transportation. The dam, standing at a height of 37 feet and spanning 1040 feet in length, serves a primary purpose of "Other" and has a normal storage capacity of 88 acre-feet. It is situated on the TR- SAYLOR CR. river/stream and falls under the jurisdiction of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources.
With a significant hazard potential and a satisfactory condition assessment as of May 2020, Dmacc Dam is equipped with an uncontrolled spillway measuring 12 feet in width. The dam's risk assessment deems it as moderate, with a risk management plan still pending. While the dam has not experienced any modifications in recent years, it undergoes inspections every five years to ensure its structural integrity and safety measures are up to standard.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Dmacc Dam presents an intriguing case study in dam infrastructure management and risk assessment. Situated in Polk County, Iowa, this state-owned dam plays a crucial role in water storage and flood control on the TR- SAYLOR CR. river/stream. As advancements in dam safety continue to evolve, monitoring the condition and risk profile of structures like Dmacc Dam is essential for preserving both environmental and public safety interests.
Year_Completed | 1984 |
Dam_Height | 37 |
River_Or_Stream | TR- SAYLOR CR. |
Dam_Length | 1040 |
Primary_Dam_Type | Earth |
Surface_Area | 14 |
Drainage_Area | 1.84 |
Nid_Storage | 306 |
Hazard_Potential | Significant |
Foundations | Soil |
Nid_Height | 37 |
MINNESOTA RIVER AT FORT SNELLING STATE PARK | 6620cfs |
WATONWAN RIVER NEAR GARDEN CITY | 685cfs |
SHINGLE CREEK AT QUEEN AVE IN MINNEAPOLIS | 41cfs |
LE SUEUR RIVER NEAR RAPIDAN | 3860cfs |
MISSISSIPPI RIVER AT ST. PAUL | 13400cfs |
BLUE EARTH RIVER NEAR RAPIDAN | 2670cfs |
CROW RIVER AT ROCKFORD | 857cfs |
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