Lake Ponderosa Dam

Iowa — Poweshiek County

Location

StateIowa
CountyPoweshiek
Coordinates41.57900, -92.58220

Physical Characteristics

NID Height50 ft
Dam Height50 ft
Dam Length1,090 ft
NID Storage5,850 acre-ft
Max Storage5,850 acre-ft
Surface Area290 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP Status
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency2

Dam Information

Year Completed1969
Primary PurposeOther
Dam Type—
Owner Type—
OwnerPoweshiek County Board of Supervisors

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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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