Diamondhead Lake Dam

Iowa — Guthrie County — LONG BRANCH CREEK

Location

StateIowa
CountyGuthrie
RiverLONG BRANCH CREEK
Coordinates41.55870, -94.25960

Physical Characteristics

NID Height43 ft
Dam Height43 ft
Dam Length880 ft
NID Storage1,900 acre-ft
Max Storage1,900 acre-ft
Surface Area102 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialSignificant
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionJuly 16, 2019
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1963
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerLong Branch Maintenance Corp

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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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