Country Club Business Park Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Lake Point Dam Clive Lake Dam
Last Updated: December 12, 2025
The Country Club Business Park Dam, located in Dallas County, Iowa, serves as a crucial water resource management structure along the TR-Clive Lake stream.
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Summary
Owned by a private entity, this earth-type dam stands at 18 feet tall and spans a length of 280 feet, providing a storage capacity of 109 acre-feet. Completed in 1989, the dam's primary purpose is classified as "Other," with a hazard potential rated as "Significant" and a fair condition assessment as of May 2017.
Managed by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, the dam is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by the state agency to ensure its structural integrity and compliance with safety standards. In case of emergencies, such as a breach or overflow, the dam's risk management measures are deemed moderate, with a designated risk assessment of 3. While the dam lacks certain emergency preparedness features like an Emergency Action Plan and inundation maps, it remains a vital component of the local water infrastructure, contributing to flood control and water supply management in the region.
Despite its private ownership, the Country Club Business Park Dam plays a crucial role in water resource management and climate resilience efforts in West Des Moines. With a significant hazard potential and fair condition assessment, ongoing inspections, risk assessments, and maintenance are essential to ensure the dam's continued functionality and safety for the surrounding community. As climate change impacts intensify, the importance of well-maintained infrastructure like the Country Club Business Park Dam will only grow, highlighting the need for proactive management and investment in sustainable water resource solutions.
Year Completed |
1989 |
Dam Length |
280 |
Dam Height |
18 |
River Or Stream |
TR- CLIVE LAKE |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
7.5 |
Drainage Area |
0.8 |
Nid Storage |
109 |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
18 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Raccoon River Near West Des Moines
|
1300cfs |
Walnut Creek At Des Moines
|
10cfs |
Raccoon River At 63rd Street At Des Moines
|
587cfs |
Beaver Creek Near Grimes
|
183cfs |
Raccoon River At Fleur Drive
|
1200cfs |
Raccoon River At Van Meter
|
1640cfs |
Dam Data Reference
Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo 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
HighDams 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.
Country Club Business Park Dam
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