Meadow Lake Dam
Significant HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required
Location
| State | Iowa |
| County | Adair |
| Nearest City | HOWE |
| River/Stream | TR-NORTH TURKEY CREEK |
| Coordinates | 41.38770, -94.43700 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 39 ft |
| Dam Height | 39 ft |
| Dam Length | 920 ft |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 770 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 770 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 293 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 42 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Iowa Department of Natural Resources |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 07/10/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |