Lake Smith Dam

Significant HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateIowa
CountyKossuth
Nearest CityALGONA
River/StreamTR-BLACK CAT CREEK
Coordinates43.12170, -94.23780

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height21 ft
Dam Height21 ft
Dam Length570 ft
Year Completed1965 (61 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage463 acre-ft
Max Storage463 acre-ft
Normal Storage245 acre-ft
Surface Area53 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerKossuth County Conservation Board
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection09/08/2022
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDIA00570
Federal IDIA00570
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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