Mc Dowel Dam #1
Iowa — Lee County — Prices Creek
Location
| State | Iowa |
| County | Lee |
| River | Prices Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.44180, -91.41680 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 40 ft |
| Dam Height | 40 ft |
| Dam Length | 584 ft |
| NID Storage | 679 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 679 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 30 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| EAP Status | Not Required |
| Last Inspection | June 17, 2024 |
| Inspection Frequency | 5 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1967 |
| Primary Purpose | Recreation |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Owner | Horseshoe and McDowell Lakes Association, Inc. |
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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.