Lake Colchester Dam
Significant HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required
Location
| State | Iowa |
| County | Warren |
| Nearest City | NORWALK |
| River/Stream | MIDDLE CREEK |
| Coordinates | 41.50690, -93.67760 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,220 ft |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 3,800 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 3,800 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,700 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 170 acres |
| Drainage Area | 10 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Lakewood Village Association |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 10/10/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |