Nine Eagles Park Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Nine Eagles Park Lake Dam is classified as significant hazard in Iowa. It was completed in 1930 and is 96 years old. Its primary use is recreation. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 53 ft (taller than 97% in IA) |
| Dam Length | 1,000 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.6K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 840 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 59 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1930 (96 years old) |
| NID ID | IA01340 |
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
Iowa Department of Natural Resources
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Nine Eagles Park Lake Dam?
Nine Eagles Park Lake Dam 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 Nine Eagles Park Lake Dam?
Nine Eagles 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 Nine Eagles Park Lake Dam built?
Nine Eagles 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 Nine Eagles Park Lake Dam?
Nine Eagles 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 Nine Eagles Park Lake Dam?
Nine Eagles Park Lake Dam has a dam height of 53 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 Nine Eagles Park Lake Dam last inspected?
Nine Eagles Park Lake Dam was last inspected on May 23, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.