Lake Wapello Dam

Iowa — Davis County

Location

StateIowa
CountyDavis
Coordinates40.82120, -92.57220

Physical Characteristics

NID Height57 ft
Dam Height57 ft
Dam Length1,500 ft
NID Storage7,610 acre-ft
Max Storage7,610 acre-ft
Surface Area287 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialSignificant
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP Status
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1934
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam Type—
Owner Type—
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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