Lake Belva Deer Dam
Lake Belva Deer Dam is an earth dam located in Keokuk County, Iowa, built in 2001. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Lake Belva Deer Dam
The primary purpose of Lake Belva Deer Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Keokuk County Conservation Board (local government). It impounds the Tr- German Creek near Coppock.
The dam stands 55 feet tall and stretches 2,070 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 247 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 8,100 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 5 square miles. Completed in 2001, the structure is relatively new.
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 07/03/2023.
At 55 feet, this dam is taller than 94% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Iowa |
| County | Keokuk |
| Nearest City | Coppock |
| River/Stream | Tr- German Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.37850, -92.12880 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 55 ft |
| Dam Height | 55 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,070 ft |
| Year Completed | 2001 (25 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 8,100 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 8,100 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 3,666 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 247 acres |
| Drainage Area | 5 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Keokuk County Conservation Board |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 07/03/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IA03399 |
| Federal ID | IA03399 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |