Lake Morris Erosion Control Site 8

TR- LITTLE WHITEBREAST CREEK· Lucas, Iowa· Built 1972· Earth· 21 ft tall
Low Hazard Fire Protection Stock Or Small Fish Pond Debris Control Local Government

Key Takeaway

Lake Morris Erosion Control Site 8 is classified as low hazard in Iowa. It was completed in 1972 and is 54 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.

Physical Details

Dam Height 21 ft (taller than 8.8% in IA)
Dam Length380 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage62 acre-ft
Normal Storage19 acre-ft
Surface Area3 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge0 cfs
Year Completed1972 (54 years old)
NID IDIA02721

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
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: IOWA DNR

Ownership

City of Chariton

Local Government

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Lake Morris Erosion Control Site 5

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Atwell Dam

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Lake Morris Erosion Control Site 3

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Lake Morris Erosion Control Site 2

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Lake Morris Erosion Control Site 1

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Lake Morris Dam

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Significant Hazard 39 ft

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Lake Morris Erosion Control Site 8?

Lake Morris Erosion Control Site 8 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 Lake Morris Erosion Control Site 8?

Lake Morris Erosion Control Site 8 is owned by City of Chariton (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Lake Morris Erosion Control Site 8 built?

Lake Morris Erosion Control Site 8 was completed in 1972, making it 54 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 Morris Erosion Control Site 8?

Lake Morris Erosion Control Site 8 serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Debris Control. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Lake Morris Erosion Control Site 8?

Lake Morris Erosion Control Site 8 has a dam height of 21 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.

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.