Lake Anita Dam
Lake Anita Dam is an earth dam located in Cass County, Iowa, built in 1970. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Lake Anita Dam
The primary purpose of Lake Anita Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Iowa Department Of Natural Resources (state). It impounds the Tr-turkey Creek near Wiota.
The dam stands 53 feet tall and stretches 1,125 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 171 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 4,000 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 3 square miles. Completed in 1970, 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 09/04/2023.
At 53 feet, this dam is taller than 94% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Iowa |
| County | Cass |
| Nearest City | Wiota |
| River/Stream | Tr-turkey Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.42980, -94.78370 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 53 ft |
| Dam Height | 53 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,125 ft |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 4,000 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 4,000 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 2,400 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 171 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Iowa Department of Natural Resources |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 09/04/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IA01336 |
| Federal ID | IA01336 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |