Lake Colchester Dam

Iowa — Warren County — MIDDLE CREEK

Location

StateIowa
CountyWarren
RiverMIDDLE CREEK
Coordinates41.50690, -93.67760

Physical Characteristics

NID Height31 ft
Dam Height31 ft
Dam Length1,220 ft
NID Storage3,800 acre-ft
Max Storage3,800 acre-ft
Surface Area170 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialSignificant
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionOctober 10, 2023
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1965
Primary PurposeOther
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerLakewood Village Association
Other NameLakewood Dam

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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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