Jester Park Estates Dam
Jester Park Estates Dam is an earth dam located in Polk County, Iowa, built in 2005. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Jester Park Estates Dam
The primary purpose of Jester Park Estates Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Jester Lake Estates Homeowners Association (private). It impounds the Trib To Des Moines River near Saylorville Lake.
The dam stands 11 feet tall and stretches 830 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 3 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 58 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 06/08/2023.
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Location
| State | Iowa |
| County | Polk |
| Nearest City | Saylorville Lake |
| River/Stream | Trib To Des Moines River |
| Coordinates | 41.76310, -93.78720 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Length | 830 ft |
| Year Completed | 2005 (21 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 58 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 58 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 21 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Jester Lake Estates Homeowners Association |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/08/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IA04295 |
| Federal ID | IA04295 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |