Dakins Lake Dam

Significant HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateIowa
CountyStory
Nearest CityZEARING
River/StreamTR-MINERVA CREEK
Coordinates42.16780, -93.29290

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height40 ft
Dam Height40 ft
Dam Length1,600 ft
Year Completed2014 (12 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage406 acre-ft
Max Storage406 acre-ft
Normal Storage238 acre-ft
Surface Area12 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerStory County Conservation Board
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection05/28/2024
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDIA04230
Federal IDIA04230
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

Nearby Dams

Dakins Lake Dam (original Dam) 0.2 mi Low Manneter Dam 10.0 mi Low Riemenschneider Dam 10.3 mi Low Welch Dam 10.3 mi Low Twin Anchors Lake Dam 11.6 mi Low Walters Dam 12.0 mi Low Steding Dam 12.6 mi Low Hickory Grove Lake Dam 12.7 mi Significant Iowa Noname50 12.9 mi Low Smith Dam 13.1 mi Low