North Woods Lake Dam
North Woods Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Decatur County, Iowa, built in 1993. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About North Woods Lake Dam
The primary purpose of North Woods Lake Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Lamoni Municipal Utilities (local government). It impounds the Tr- Pot Hole Creek near Davis City.
The dam stands 57 feet tall and stretches 745 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 45 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 990 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1993, the structure is 33 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 07/02/2020.
At 57 feet, this dam is taller than 95% of all dams in the United States.
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Location
| State | Iowa |
| County | Decatur |
| Nearest City | Davis City |
| River/Stream | Tr- Pot Hole Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.66370, -93.93320 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 57 ft |
| Dam Height | 57 ft |
| Dam Length | 745 ft |
| Year Completed | 1993 (33 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 990 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 990 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 764 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 45 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Lamoni Municipal Utilities |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 07/02/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IA02652 |
| Federal ID | IA02652 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |