Mc Dowell Lake Dam 2
Mc Dowell Lake Dam 2 is an earth dam located in Lee County, Iowa, built in 1967. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Mc Dowell Lake Dam 2
The primary purpose of Mc Dowell Lake Dam 2 is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Horseshoe And Mcdowell Lakes Association, Inc. (private). It impounds the Price Creek near Keokuk.
The dam stands 29 feet tall and stretches 327 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 11 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 203 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1967, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 06/20/2024.
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Location
| State | Iowa |
| County | Lee |
| Nearest City | Keokuk |
| River/Stream | Price Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.44750, -91.42080 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Length | 327 ft |
| Year Completed | 1967 (59 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 203 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 203 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 83 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Horseshoe and McDowell Lakes Association, Inc. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 06/20/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IA00575 |
| Federal ID | IA00575 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |