Clive Lake Dam
Clive Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Polk County, Iowa, built in 1989. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Clive Lake Dam
Clive Lake Dam is a dam in Polk, Iowa. The dam is owned by Country Club Owners Association, Hoa Management Solutions (private). It impounds the Tr- Walut Creek near Clive.
The dam stands 37 feet tall and stretches 1,050 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 44 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,253 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 4 square miles. Completed in 1989, the structure is 37 years old.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 04/11/2023.
At 37 feet, this dam is taller than 84% of dams nationwide.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Iowa dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
Search for dams near your address to see all dams in your area with hazard classifications and safety data.
Location
| State | Iowa |
| County | Polk |
| Nearest City | Clive |
| River/Stream | Tr- Walut Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.60720, -93.80460 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 37 ft |
| Dam Height | 37 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,050 ft |
| Year Completed | 1989 (37 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,253 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,253 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 274 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 44 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Country Club Owners Association, HOA Management Solutions |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 04/11/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IA02456 |
| Federal ID | IA02456 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |