Paradise Lake Dam No. 2 (upper)

About Paradise Lake Dam No. 2 (upper)

The primary purpose of Paradise Lake Dam No. 2 (upper) is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Paradise Lake Association (private). It impounds the White River near Banta.

The dam stands 34 feet tall and stretches 415 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 12 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 93 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1981, the structure is 45 years old.

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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 08/14/2019.

At 34 feet, this dam is taller than 80% of dams nationwide.

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