Black Hawk Lake Dam

Iowa — Sac County — Wall Lake Outlet

Location

StateIowa
CountySac
RiverWall Lake Outlet
Coordinates42.29990, -95.00620

Physical Characteristics

NID Height12 ft
Dam Height12 ft
Dam Length
NID Storage10,500 acre-ft
Max Storage10,500 acre-ft
Surface Area920 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialSignificant
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionJune 24, 2024
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1916
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeState
OwnerIowa Department of Natural Resources

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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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