Blue Grass Lake Dam

Iowa — Scott County — BLACK HAWK CREEK

Location

StateIowa
CountyScott
RiverBLACK HAWK CREEK
Coordinates41.52660, -90.68790

Physical Characteristics

NID Height28 ft
Dam Height28 ft
Dam Length850 ft
NID Storage490 acre-ft
Max Storage490 acre-ft
Surface Area14 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialSignificant
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionJune 17, 2020
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1974
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerScott County Conservation Board
Other NameWest Railroad Lake 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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