Dakins Lake Dam (original Dam)
Low HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required
Location
| State | Iowa |
| County | Story |
| Nearest City | ZEARING |
| River/Stream | TR-MINERVA CREEK |
| Coordinates | 42.17010, -93.29400 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Length | 520 ft |
| Year Completed | 1951 (75 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 77 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 77 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 35 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Story County Conservation Board |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 05/23/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |