Gustafson Lake Dam

Iowa — Buena Vista County — TR-LITTLE SIOUX RIVER

Location

StateIowa
CountyBuena Vista
RiverTR-LITTLE SIOUX RIVER
Coordinates42.87910, -95.15110

Physical Characteristics

NID Height49 ft
Dam Height49 ft
Dam Length1,150 ft
NID Storage176 acre-ft
Max Storage176 acre-ft
Surface Area10 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialSignificant
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionOctober 2, 1979
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1974
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeState
OwnerIowa Department of Transportation

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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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