Homepond Dam
Homepond Dam is an earth dam located in Decatur County, Iowa, built in 1920. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Homepond Dam
The primary purpose of Homepond Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Lamoni Municipal Utilities (local government). It impounds the Sevenmile Creek near Lamoni.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 500 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 27 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 520 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1920, the structure is over a century 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 fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 07/02/2020.
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Location
| State | Iowa |
| County | Decatur |
| Nearest City | Lamoni |
| River/Stream | Sevenmile Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.62800, -93.94860 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
| Year Completed | 1920 (106 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 520 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 520 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 225 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 27 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Lamoni Municipal Utilities |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 07/02/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IA01342 |
| Federal ID | IA01342 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |