Meadow Lake Dam

Iowa — Adair County — TR-NORTH TURKEY CREEK

Location

StateIowa
CountyAdair
RiverTR-NORTH TURKEY CREEK
Coordinates41.38770, -94.43700

Physical Characteristics

NID Height39 ft
Dam Height39 ft
Dam Length920 ft
NID Storage770 acre-ft
Max Storage770 acre-ft
Surface Area42 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialSignificant
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionJuly 10, 2024
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1964
Primary PurposeRecreation
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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