Lake Oelwein Dam
Low HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required
Location
| State | Iowa |
| County | Fayette |
| Nearest City | HAZLETON |
| River/Stream | OTTER CREEK |
| Coordinates | 42.64660, -91.91590 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 195 ft |
| Year Completed | 1908 (118 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 200 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 200 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 88 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 50 acres |
| Drainage Area | 41 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | City of Oelwein |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 07/26/1988 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |