1954 Press Photo Large flood water waves flow over dam, Des Moines, Iowa

Six foot waves boiled up 15 feet downstream Thursday after sliding over a dam in the center of Des Moines, Iowa. The flood crest of 30.19 feet was the highest in the records of the city. The river was expected to be back in its banks -- the 23 foot stage -- Saturday. Engineers were confident that key dikes would hold. Floods-Iowa

Photo is dated 1954.

Photo measures 10 x 6.75 inches.