Hickory Lake Dam

TR-FOUR MILE CREEK· Polk, Iowa· Built 1970· Earth· 34 ft tall
Low Hazard Fire Protection Stock Or Small Fish Pond Private

Key Takeaway

Hickory Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Iowa. It was completed in 1970 and is 56 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.

Physical Details

Dam Height 34 ft (taller than 67.4% in IA)
Dam Length315 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage113 acre-ft
Normal Storage72 acre-ft
Surface Area6 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge0 cfs
Year Completed1970 (56 years old)
NID IDIA00903

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: April 18, 1997
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: IOWA DNR

Ownership

LH Stoll & W Beekman Jr

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Hickory Lake Dam?

Hickory 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 Hickory Lake Dam?

Hickory Lake Dam is owned by LH Stoll & W Beekman Jr (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Hickory Lake Dam built?

Hickory Lake Dam was completed in 1970, making it 56 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 Hickory Lake Dam?

Hickory Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Hickory Lake Dam?

Hickory Lake Dam has a dam height of 34 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 Hickory Lake Dam last inspected?

Hickory Lake Dam was last inspected on April 18, 1997. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.