Sun Valley Lake Dam

Significant HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateIowa
CountyRinggold
Nearest CityWESTERVILLE
River/StreamTR-SAND CREEK
Coordinates40.86370, -94.05970

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height67 ft
Dam Height67 ft
Dam Length1,565 ft
Year Completed1971 (55 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage11,940 acre-ft
Max Storage11,940 acre-ft
Normal Storage7,370 acre-ft
Surface Area370 acres
Drainage Area5 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeOther
OwnerSun Valley Iowa Lake Association
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection07/20/2021
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDIA00973
Federal IDIA00973
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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