Clinton Flood Control - Springvalley Pond Dam in Clinton, Iowa, is a critical infrastructure designed by Shive-Hattery, Inc.
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for flood risk reduction along the TR- Mississippi River. Completed in 1994, this earth dam stands at 21 feet high and spans 237 feet in length, providing a storage capacity of 25 acre-feet. While the dam's hazard potential is rated as high, its condition assessment currently deems it as satisfactory.
Managed by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, the dam is state-regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced to ensure its operational safety. With a moderate risk assessment score of 3, the dam is equipped with an uncontrolled spillway and is designed to withstand potential flood events. The Clinton Flood Control - Springvalley Pond Dam serves as a crucial structure in the region's flood control system, safeguarding surrounding communities and infrastructure from the impacts of rising waters.
Year Completed |
1994 |
Dam Length |
237 |
Dam Height |
21 |
River Or Stream |
TR- MISSISSIPPI RIVER |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Drainage Area |
0.17 |
Nid Storage |
25 |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
21 |
Mississippi River At Clinton
|
25000cfs |
Wapsipinicon River Near De Witt
|
559cfs |
Rock River Near Joslin
|
4400cfs |
Rock River At Como
|
3350cfs |
Crow Creek At Bettendorf
|
5cfs |
Green River Near Geneseo
|
185cfs |