Lacey-Keosaqua Park Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Lacey-Keosaqua Park Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Iowa. It was completed in 1930 and is 96 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 47 ft (taller than 93.3% in IA) |
| Dam Length | 312 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 455 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 207 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 23 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1930 (96 years old) |
| Year Modified | 1998 |
| NID ID | IA01380 |
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
Iowa Department of Natural Resources
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Lacey-Keosaqua Park Lake Dam?
Lacey-Keosaqua Park 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 Lacey-Keosaqua Park Lake Dam?
Lacey-Keosaqua Park Lake Dam is owned by Iowa Department of Natural Resources (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Lacey-Keosaqua Park Lake Dam built?
Lacey-Keosaqua Park Lake Dam was completed in 1930, making it 96 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 Lacey-Keosaqua Park Lake Dam?
Lacey-Keosaqua Park 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 Lacey-Keosaqua Park Lake Dam?
Lacey-Keosaqua Park Lake Dam has a dam height of 47 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 Lacey-Keosaqua Park Lake Dam last inspected?
Lacey-Keosaqua Park Lake Dam was last inspected on June 29, 2015. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.