Chatfield Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Chatfield Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Iowa. It was completed in 1988 and is 38 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 28 ft (taller than 36.9% in IA) |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 132 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 82 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1988 (38 years old) |
| NID ID | IA01964 |
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
Lee County Conservation Board
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Chatfield Lake Dam?
Chatfield 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 Chatfield Lake Dam?
Chatfield Lake Dam is owned by Lee County Conservation Board (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Chatfield Lake Dam built?
Chatfield Lake Dam was completed in 1988, making it 38 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 Chatfield Lake Dam?
Chatfield 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 Chatfield Lake Dam?
Chatfield Lake Dam has a dam height of 28 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.