Summit Lake Dam
Summit Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Union County, Iowa, built in 1935. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Summit Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Summit Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Creston Waterworks (local government). It impounds the Tr-west Platte River near Creston.
The dam stands 26 feet tall and stretches 1,000 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 202 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 2,680 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 15 square miles. Completed in 1935, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 12/06/2012. That was over 13 years ago.
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Location
| State | Iowa |
| County | Union |
| Nearest City | Creston |
| River/Stream | Tr-west Platte River |
| Coordinates | 41.05940, -94.39640 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,000 ft |
| Year Completed | 1935 (91 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,680 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,680 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,410 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 202 acres |
| Drainage Area | 15 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Creston Waterworks |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 12/06/2012 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IA01379 |
| Federal ID | IA01379 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |