Summit Lake Dam

Iowa — Union County — TR-WEST PLATTE RIVER

Location

StateIowa
CountyUnion
RiverTR-WEST PLATTE RIVER
Coordinates41.05940, -94.39640

Physical Characteristics

NID Height26 ft
Dam Height26 ft
Dam Length1,000 ft
NID Storage2,680 acre-ft
Max Storage2,680 acre-ft
Surface Area202 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionDecember 6, 2012
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1935
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerCreston Waterworks

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About This Dam Record

Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.

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