Summit Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Summit Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Iowa. It was completed in 1935 and is 91 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 26 ft (taller than 24.7% in IA) |
| Dam Length | 1,000 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 2.7K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1.4K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 202 acres |
| Drainage Area | 16 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1935 (91 years old) |
| Year Modified | 2011 |
| NID ID | IA01379 |
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
Creston Waterworks
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Summit Lake Dam?
Summit 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 Summit Lake Dam?
Summit Lake Dam is owned by Creston Waterworks (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Summit Lake Dam built?
Summit Lake Dam was completed in 1935, making it 91 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 Summit Lake Dam?
Summit 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 Summit Lake Dam?
Summit Lake Dam has a dam height of 26 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 Summit Lake Dam last inspected?
Summit Lake Dam was last inspected on December 6, 2012. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.