Lake of The Hills Dam

Iowa — Scott County — BLACKHAWK CREEK

Location

StateIowa
CountyScott
RiverBLACKHAWK CREEK
Coordinates41.52450, -90.67460

Physical Characteristics

NID Height48 ft
Dam Height48 ft
Dam Length2,400 ft
NID Storage1,950 acre-ft
Max Storage1,950 acre-ft
Surface Area657 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionJuly 17, 2023
Inspection Frequency2

Dam Information

Year Completed1972
Primary PurposeOther
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeState
OwnerIowa Department of Transportation,SCOTT COUNTY CONSERVATION
Other NameI-280 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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