R&l/mclaughlin Dam
R&l/mclaughlin Dam is an earth dam located in Cerro Gordo County, Iowa, built in 2011. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About R&l/mclaughlin Dam
R&l/mclaughlin Dam is a dam in Cerro Gordo, Iowa. The dam is owned by R&l Realty (private). It impounds the Tr-ideal Creek near Mason City.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 750 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 8 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 72 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 2011, the structure is relatively new.
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 | Cerro Gordo |
| Nearest City | Mason City |
| River/Stream | Tr-ideal Creek |
| Coordinates | 43.18470, -93.15210 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 750 ft |
| Year Completed | 2011 (15 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 72 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 72 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 19 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | R&L Realty |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IA04233 |
| Federal ID | IA04233 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |