Arbor Valley Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Arbor Valley Lake Dam is classified as high hazard in Iowa. It was completed in 2008 and is 18 years old. Its primary use is recreation. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 58 ft (taller than 98.1% in IA) |
| Dam Length | 867 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 2.6K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1.6K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 106 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2008 (18 years old) |
| NID ID | IA03905 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
JHL Properties LLP;Paula McClaflin
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Arbor Valley Lake Dam?
Arbor Valley Lake Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Arbor Valley Lake Dam?
Arbor Valley Lake Dam is owned by JHL Properties LLP;Paula McClaflin (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Arbor Valley Lake Dam built?
Arbor Valley Lake Dam was completed in 2008, making it 18 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of Arbor Valley Lake Dam?
Arbor Valley Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Arbor Valley Lake Dam?
Arbor Valley Lake Dam has a dam height of 58 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.
When was Arbor Valley Lake Dam last inspected?
Arbor Valley Lake Dam was last inspected on June 10, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.