Des Moines-Scott Street Milldam

Polk County, Iowa (near DES MOINES)

River/Stream: DES MOINES RIVER

Low Hazard

Failure would cause minimal damage

Key Facts

Dam Type
Gravity
Height
7 ft
Dam Length
684 ft
Reservoir Storage
798 acre-ft
Year Completed
1920
Primary Purpose
Recreation
Owner Type
Local Government
Max Discharge
—

Condition Assessment

Not RatedLast inspected: 1989-10-18

Hazard Classification: Low — This describes the potential consequences of dam failure, not the likelihood of failure.

Condition Assessment: Not Rated — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
IA01276
State
Iowa (IA)
Coordinates
41.57980, -93.61150
Age
106 years

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External Resources

Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Information may not reflect the most current status of this dam. Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure or the current condition.