Odetta Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Odetta Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Iowa. It was completed in 1964 and is 62 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 20 ft (taller than 7.5% in IA) |
| Dam Length | 235 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 195 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 63 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
| NID ID | IA01372 |
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
Scott County Conservation Board
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Odetta Lake Dam?
Odetta 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 Odetta Lake Dam?
Odetta Lake Dam is owned by Scott County Conservation Board (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Odetta Lake Dam built?
Odetta Lake Dam was completed in 1964, making it 62 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 Odetta Lake Dam?
Odetta 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 Odetta Lake Dam?
Odetta Lake Dam has a dam height of 20 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.