Lake Canyada Dam
Lake Canyada Dam is an earth dam located in Scott County, Iowa, built in 1958. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Lake Canyada Dam
The primary purpose of Lake Canyada Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Kevin Conklin (private). It impounds the Tr-black Hawk Creek near Davenport.
The dam stands 17 feet tall and stretches 350 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 11 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 90 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1958, 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. 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 03/26/2019.
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Location
| State | Iowa |
| County | Scott |
| Nearest City | Davenport |
| River/Stream | Tr-black Hawk Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.51590, -90.68220 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 350 ft |
| Year Completed | 1958 (68 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 45 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Kevin Conklin |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 03/26/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IA01695 |
| Federal ID | IA01695 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |