Lakeside Development Dam
Lakeside Development Dam is an earth dam located in Linn County, Iowa, built in 2005. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Lakeside Development Dam
The primary purpose of Lakeside Development Dam is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by Lakeside Development Llc (private). It impounds the Tr- Indian Creek near Cedar Rapids.
The dam stands 45 feet tall and stretches 385 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 9 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 237 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 2005, 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 07/11/2022.
At 45 feet, this dam is taller than 91% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Iowa |
| County | Linn |
| Nearest City | Cedar Rapids |
| River/Stream | Tr- Indian Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.99690, -91.58500 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 45 ft |
| Dam Height | 45 ft |
| Dam Length | 385 ft |
| Year Completed | 2005 (21 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 237 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 237 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 127 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Lakeside Development LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 07/11/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IA03515 |
| Federal ID | IA03515 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |