SNOFLO



BURLINGTON STREET DAM

RESERVOIR LEVELS
Soil Dam Iowa River
April 2, 2025


38°F

Tonight

58°F

Thursday

13mph

Windspeed

49%

Humidity

The Burlington Street Dam, located on the Iowa River in Iowa City, Iowa, was completed in 1906 and is owned and regulated by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. This gravity-type dam stands at 20 feet high and stretches 284 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 1700 acre-feet. The dam serves a primary purpose of "Other" and is primarily used for flood control and water resource management in the region.

Despite its age, the Burlington Street Dam has a low hazard potential and is currently rated as "Not Rated" in terms of condition assessment. The dam has not been modified in recent years and does not have an emergency action plan in place. However, the risk assessment for the dam is moderate, indicating a need for continued monitoring and management of potential risks associated with the structure. Overall, the Burlington Street Dam plays a crucial role in the water management infrastructure of the area and is a key component in ensuring the safety and sustainability of the Iowa River ecosystem.

Year_Completed 1906
Dam_Height 20
River_Or_Stream IOWA RIVER
Dam_Length 284
Primary_Dam_Type Gravity
Drainage_Area 3271
Nid_Storage 1700
Hazard_Potential Low
Foundations Soil
Nid_Height 20
       

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