Drews Lake Dam
Drews Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Dallas County, Iowa, built in 2005. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Drews Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Drews Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Country Living Estates Hoa (private). It impounds the Tr- Raccoon River near Adel.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 1,000 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 10 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 140 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 04/24/2024.
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Location
| State | Iowa |
| County | Dallas |
| Nearest City | Adel |
| River/Stream | Tr- Raccoon River |
| Coordinates | 41.69700, -94.02340 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,000 ft |
| Year Completed | 2005 (21 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 140 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 140 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Country Living Estates HOA |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 04/24/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IA03545 |
| Federal ID | IA03545 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |