Trumbull Lake
Trumbull Lake is a concrete dam located in Clay County, Iowa. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Trumbull Lake
The primary purpose of Trumbull Lake is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Iowa Department Of Natural Resources (state). It impounds the Trumbull Lake near Dickens.
The dam stands 12 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 315 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 7,250 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 79 square miles.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life.
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Location
| State | Iowa |
| County | Clay |
| Nearest City | Dickens |
| River/Stream | Trumbull Lake |
| Coordinates | 43.19120, -94.95660 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 7,250 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 7,250 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 3,530 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 315 acres |
| Drainage Area | 79 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Iowa Department of Natural Resources |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IA04224 |
| Federal ID | IA04224 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |