Blue Grass Lake Dam

Significant HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateIowa
CountyScott
Nearest CityI-280 LAKE
River/StreamBLACK HAWK CREEK
Coordinates41.52660, -90.68790

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height28 ft
Dam Height28 ft
Dam Length850 ft
Year Completed1974 (52 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage490 acre-ft
Max Storage490 acre-ft
Normal Storage93 acre-ft
Surface Area13 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerScott County Conservation Board
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection06/17/2020
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDIA01970
Federal IDIA01970
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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