Odetta Lake Dam
Odetta Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Scott County, Iowa, built in 1964. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Odetta Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Odetta Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Scott County Conservation Board (local government). It impounds the Tr-wapsipinicon River near Mc Causland.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 235 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 195 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 3 square miles. Completed in 1964, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life.
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Location
| State | Iowa |
| County | Scott |
| Nearest City | Mc Causland |
| River/Stream | Tr-wapsipinicon River |
| Coordinates | 41.70340, -90.51370 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 235 ft |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 195 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 195 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 63 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Scott County Conservation Board |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IA01372 |
| Federal ID | IA01372 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |