Mc Dowel Dam #1
Significant HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required
Location
| State | Iowa |
| County | Lee |
| Nearest City | Keokuk |
| River/Stream | Prices Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.44180, -91.41680 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 40 ft |
| Dam Height | 40 ft |
| Dam Length | 584 ft |
| Year Completed | 1967 (59 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 679 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 679 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 303 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 30 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Horseshoe and McDowell Lakes Association, Inc. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/17/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |