Lake Keomah Dam

Iowa — Mahaska County — TR-SOUTH SKUNK RIVER

Location

StateIowa
CountyMahaska
RiverTR-SOUTH SKUNK RIVER
Coordinates41.29560, -92.53770

Physical Characteristics

NID Height42 ft
Dam Height42 ft
Dam Length1,100 ft
NID Storage1,710 acre-ft
Max Storage1,710 acre-ft
Surface Area82 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialSignificant
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionJune 1, 2020
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1935
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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