Lake Wapello Dam

Significant HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateIowa
CountyDavis
Nearest CityFLORIS
River/StreamPee Dee Creek
Coordinates40.82120, -92.57220

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height57 ft
Dam Height57 ft
Dam Length1,500 ft
Year Completed1934 (92 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage7,610 acre-ft
Max Storage7,610 acre-ft
Normal Storage3,790 acre-ft
Surface Area287 acres
Drainage Area7 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerIowa Department of Natural Resources
Owner TypeState
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection08/29/2022
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDIA00301
Federal IDIA00301
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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