Lake Ellis Dam

Significant HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateIowa
CountyLucas
Nearest CityRED ROCK RESERVOIR
River/StreamTR-LITTLE WHITEBREAST CREEK
Coordinates41.01260, -93.25970

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height38 ft
Dam Height38 ft
Dam Length900 ft
Year Completed1993 (33 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage1,463 acre-ft
Max Storage1,463 acre-ft
Normal Storage803 acre-ft
Surface Area80 acres
Drainage Area2 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerChariton Municipal Utilities
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection06/29/2021
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDIA01358
Federal IDIA01358
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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