Lake Homestead Dam
Lake Homestead Dam is an earth dam located in Jackson County, Iowa, built in 1978. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Lake Homestead Dam
The primary purpose of Lake Homestead Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Wildwood Acres Homeowners Association (private). It impounds the Tr-maquoketa River near Canton.
The dam stands 36 feet tall and stretches 580 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 33 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 748 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1978, the structure is 48 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 10/16/2024.
At 36 feet, this dam is taller than 83% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Iowa |
| County | Jackson |
| Nearest City | Canton |
| River/Stream | Tr-maquoketa River |
| Coordinates | 42.17020, -90.89450 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 36 ft |
| Dam Height | 36 ft |
| Dam Length | 580 ft |
| Year Completed | 1978 (48 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 748 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 748 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 419 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 33 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Wildwood Acres Homeowners Association |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 10/16/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IA01973 |
| Federal ID | IA01973 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |