Lake Iowa Park Dam
Key Takeaway
Lake Iowa Park Dam is classified as high hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1950 and is 76 years old. Its primary use is water supply. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 36 ft (taller than 79.5% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 1,970 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 6.9K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 2.6K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 15,708 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
| NID ID | TX01018 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
CITY OF IOWA PARK
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Lake Iowa Park Dam?
Lake Iowa Park Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Lake Iowa Park Dam?
Lake Iowa Park Dam is owned by CITY OF IOWA PARK (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Lake Iowa Park Dam built?
Lake Iowa Park Dam was completed in 1950, making it 76 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 Iowa Park Dam?
Lake Iowa Park Dam serves the following purposes: Water Supply. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Lake Iowa Park Dam?
Lake Iowa Park Dam has a dam height of 36 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 Iowa Park Dam last inspected?
Lake Iowa Park Dam was last inspected on May 25, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.