Otter Creek Lake Dam
Significant HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required
Location
| State | Iowa |
| County | Tama |
| Nearest City | CHELSEA |
| River/Stream | OTTER CREEK |
| Coordinates | 42.04200, -92.51990 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 45 ft |
| Dam Height | 45 ft |
| Dam Length | 935 ft |
| Year Completed | 1968 (58 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,290 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,290 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 680 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 60 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Tama County Conservation Board |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 08/25/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |