Lake Halice Dam
Lake Halice Dam is an earth dam located in Polk County, Iowa, built in 1961. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Lake Halice Dam
The primary purpose of Lake Halice Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Lake Halice Lot Owners Assn (private). It impounds the Tr- North Walnut Cr. near Urbandale.
The dam stands 27 feet tall and stretches 1,100 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 9 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 120 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1961, 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 05/28/2020.
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Location
| State | Iowa |
| County | Polk |
| Nearest City | Urbandale |
| River/Stream | Tr- North Walnut Cr. |
| Coordinates | 41.62010, -93.73840 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,100 ft |
| Year Completed | 1961 (65 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 120 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 120 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 75 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Lake Halice Lot Owners Assn |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 05/28/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IA02193 |
| Federal ID | IA02193 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |