Mc Kinley Lake Dam

Iowa — Union County — TR-WEST PLATTE RIVER

Location

StateIowa
CountyUnion
RiverTR-WEST PLATTE RIVER
Coordinates41.05050, -94.38740

Physical Characteristics

NID Height19 ft
Dam Height19 ft
Dam Length780 ft
NID Storage290 acre-ft
Max Storage290 acre-ft
Surface Area38 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialSignificant
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionJuly 26, 2021
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1920
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerCity of Creston

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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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