Red Haw Dam

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateIowa
CountyLucas
Nearest CityLAKE ELLIS
River/StreamTR-LITTLE WHITEBREAST CREEK
Coordinates41.00160, -93.27210

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height43 ft
Dam Height43 ft
Dam Length785 ft
Year Completed1934 (92 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage2,200 acre-ft
Max Storage2,200 acre-ft
Normal Storage1,040 acre-ft
Surface Area93 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerIowa Department of Natural Resources
Owner TypeState
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection06/15/2023
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDIA01357
Federal IDIA01357
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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