Lake Morris Dam

Significant HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateIowa
CountyLucas
Nearest CityRED ROCK RESERVOIR
River/StreamLITTLE WHITEBREAST CREEK
Coordinates41.01490, -93.25400

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height39 ft
Dam Height39 ft
Dam Length1,060 ft
Year Completed1993 (33 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage3,440 acre-ft
Max Storage3,440 acre-ft
Normal Storage1,270 acre-ft
Surface Area155 acres
Drainage Area7 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerChariton Municipal Utilities
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection06/28/2021
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDIA01359
Federal IDIA01359
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

Nearby Dams

Lake Ellis Dam 0.3 mi Significant Lake Morris Erosion Control Site 1 1.2 mi Low Lake Morris Wetland Dam Site 1 1.2 mi Low Red Haw Dam 1.3 mi High Lake Morris Erosion Control Site 8 1.7 mi Low Atwell Dam 1.9 mi Low Lake Morris Erosion Control Site 2 1.9 mi Low Lake Morris Erosion Control Site 3 2.0 mi Low Lake Morris Erosion Control Site 7 2.1 mi Low Lake Morris Erosion Control Site 5 2.3 mi Low