Diamondhead Lake Dam
Significant HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required
Location
| State | Iowa |
| County | Guthrie |
| Nearest City | VAN METER |
| River/Stream | LONG BRANCH CREEK |
| Coordinates | 41.55870, -94.25960 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 43 ft |
| Dam Height | 43 ft |
| Dam Length | 880 ft |
| Year Completed | 1963 (63 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,900 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,900 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 825 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 102 acres |
| Drainage Area | 13 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Long Branch Maintenance Corp |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 07/16/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |