Bobwhite Lake Dam
Significant HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required
Location
| State | Iowa |
| County | Wayne |
| Nearest City | RATHBUN RESERVOIR |
| River/Stream | SOUTH FORK CHARITON RIVER |
| Coordinates | 40.71890, -93.40120 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Length | 630 ft |
| Year Completed | 1900 (126 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,800 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,800 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 800 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 104 acres |
| Drainage Area | 5 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Iowa Department of Natural Resources |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 08/08/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |