Charles Woods Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Charles Woods Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Iowa. It was completed in 1974 and is 52 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 42 ft (taller than 87.5% in IA) |
| Dam Length | 560 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 224 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 115 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 29 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1974 (52 years old) |
| NID ID | IA01656 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
Boy Scouts of America
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Charles Woods Lake Dam?
Charles Woods Lake Dam is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Charles Woods Lake Dam?
Charles Woods Lake Dam is owned by Boy Scouts of America (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Charles Woods Lake Dam built?
Charles Woods Lake Dam was completed in 1974, making it 52 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 Charles Woods Lake Dam?
Charles Woods 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 Charles Woods Lake Dam?
Charles Woods Lake Dam has a dam height of 42 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.