Geode Lake Dam

Iowa — Des Moines County

Location

StateIowa
CountyDes Moines
Coordinates40.81050, -91.38540

Physical Characteristics

NID Height59 ft
Dam Height59 ft
Dam Length1,060 ft
NID Storage6,200 acre-ft
Max Storage6,200 acre-ft
Surface Area195 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialSignificant
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP Status
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1949
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam Type—
Owner Type—
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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