Heritage Point Lake Dam
Heritage Point Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Wayne County, Iowa, built in 1971. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Heritage Point Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Heritage Point Lake Dam is fire protection, stock, or small fish pond. The dam maintains a small impoundment used for fire suppression, livestock watering, or as a fish pond. The dam is owned by Heritage Point Lake Lc (private). It impounds the Tr-south Chariton River near Rathbun.
The dam stands 47 feet tall and stretches 900 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 78 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,943 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1971, 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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 08/08/2023.
At 47 feet, this dam is taller than 92% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Iowa |
| County | Wayne |
| Nearest City | Rathbun |
| River/Stream | Tr-south Chariton River |
| Coordinates | 40.75510, -93.23400 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 47 ft |
| Dam Height | 47 ft |
| Dam Length | 900 ft |
| Year Completed | 1971 (55 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,943 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,943 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,203 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 78 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond |
| Owner | Heritage Point Lake LC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 08/08/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IA01151 |
| Federal ID | IA01151 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |