Windmill Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Windmill Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Iowa. It was completed in 1969 and is 57 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 35 ft (taller than 70.9% in IA) |
| Dam Length | 900 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 247 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 66 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 25 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1969 (57 years old) |
| NID ID | IA01053 |
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
Taylor County Conservation Board
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Windmill Lake Dam?
Windmill 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 Windmill Lake Dam?
Windmill Lake Dam is owned by Taylor County Conservation Board (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Windmill Lake Dam built?
Windmill Lake Dam was completed in 1969, making it 57 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 Windmill Lake Dam?
Windmill 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 Windmill Lake Dam?
Windmill Lake Dam has a dam height of 35 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.