Beeds Lake Dam

Iowa — Franklin County — SPRING CREEK

Location

StateIowa
CountyFranklin
RiverSPRING CREEK
Coordinates42.76980, -93.23590

Physical Characteristics

NID Height44 ft
Dam Height44 ft
Dam Length1,677 ft
NID Storage2,850 acre-ft
Max Storage2,850 acre-ft
Surface Area130 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionJuly 9, 2024
Inspection Frequency2

Dam Information

Year Completed1937
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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