Fellowship Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Fellowship Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Iowa. It was completed in 1940 and is 86 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 40 ft (taller than 84% in IA) |
| Dam Length | 690 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 515 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 250 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 32 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1940 (86 years old) |
| Year Modified | 1993 |
| NID ID | IA01374 |
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
Our Sacred Space Corporation
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Fellowship Lake Dam?
Fellowship 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 Fellowship Lake Dam?
Fellowship Lake Dam is owned by Our Sacred Space Corporation (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Fellowship Lake Dam built?
Fellowship Lake Dam was completed in 1940, making it 86 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 Fellowship Lake Dam?
Fellowship 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 Fellowship Lake Dam?
Fellowship Lake Dam has a dam height of 40 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 Fellowship Lake Dam last inspected?
Fellowship Lake Dam was last inspected on July 31, 2014. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.