Lake Icaria Dam (Site M-1-A Walters Cr)
Key Takeaway
Lake Icaria Dam (Site M-1-A Walters Cr) is classified as significant hazard in Iowa. It was completed in 1974 and is 52 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 56 ft (taller than 97.8% in IA) |
| Dam Length | 1,310 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 25.3K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 8.7K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 700 acres |
| Drainage Area | 28 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1974 (52 years old) |
| NID ID | IA00077 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
Adams County SWCD
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Lake Icaria Dam (Site M-1-A Walters Cr)?
Lake Icaria Dam (Site M-1-A Walters Cr) is classified as Significant Hazard. No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Lake Icaria Dam (Site M-1-A Walters Cr)?
Lake Icaria Dam (Site M-1-A Walters Cr) is owned by Adams County SWCD (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Lake Icaria Dam (Site M-1-A Walters Cr) built?
Lake Icaria Dam (Site M-1-A Walters Cr) 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 Lake Icaria Dam (Site M-1-A Walters Cr)?
Lake Icaria Dam (Site M-1-A Walters Cr) serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction, Recreation, Water Supply. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Lake Icaria Dam (Site M-1-A Walters Cr)?
Lake Icaria Dam (Site M-1-A Walters Cr) has a dam height of 56 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 Lake Icaria Dam (Site M-1-A Walters Cr) last inspected?
Lake Icaria Dam (Site M-1-A Walters Cr) was last inspected on June 10, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.