Dovetail Estates Dam, located in Coralville, Iowa, is a privately owned earth dam constructed in 1999 with a primary purpose of "Other." The dam is situated on TR- MUDDY CREEK and spans 740 feet in length with a height of 23 feet, providing a storage capacity of 156 acre-feet.
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The dam is regulated by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources and is subject to state inspection, permitting, and enforcement.
With a hazard potential rated as "Significant" and a moderate risk assessment score of 3, Dovetail Estates Dam is considered to have a moderate level of risk. The dam is equipped with an uncontrolled spillway and is built on a stone core foundation on soil. While the condition of the dam is currently not rated, it is important for water resource and climate enthusiasts to monitor the maintenance and inspection of the dam to ensure its continued safety and functionality.
Owned by a private entity, Dovetail Estates Dam serves as a crucial infrastructure for water management in Johnson County, Iowa. With its significant hazard potential and moderate risk assessment, stakeholders and regulators must remain vigilant in assessing and managing the risks associated with this important water resource structure to protect the surrounding community and environment from potential dam failures or breaches.
Year Completed |
1999 |
Dam Length |
740 |
Dam Height |
23 |
River Or Stream |
TR- MUDDY CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
8.5 |
Drainage Area |
0.77 |
Nid Storage |
156 |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
23 |
Iowa River Below Coralville Dam Nr Coralville
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1450cfs |
Clear Creek Near Coralville
|
19cfs |
Iowa River At Iowa City
|
1530cfs |
Rapid Creek Near Iowa City
|
2cfs |
Old Mans Creek Near Iowa City
|
24cfs |
Clear Creek Near Oxford
|
11cfs |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Lake Macbride State Park Campground
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F. W. Kent County Park
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Kent Park Family Campground
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Hills Access
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