Trumbull Lake

Trumbull Lake· Clay, Iowa· Concrete· 12 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Fish And Wildlife Pond State Government

Key Takeaway

Trumbull Lake is classified as low hazard in Iowa. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 12 ft (taller than 3.1% in IA)
Dam TypeConcrete
Max Storage7.3K acre-ft
Normal Storage3.5K acre-ft
Surface Area315 acres
Drainage Area79 sq mi
Year Modified2015
NID IDIA04224

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

Iowa Department of Natural Resources

State Government

Nearby Dams

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Trumbull Lake?

Trumbull Lake 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 Trumbull Lake?

Trumbull Lake is owned by Iowa Department of Natural Resources (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Trumbull Lake?

Trumbull Lake serves the following purposes: Recreation, Fish And Wildlife Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Trumbull Lake?

Trumbull Lake has a dam height of 12 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.