Crystal Lake Dam
Crystal Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Lucas County, Iowa, built in 1915. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Crystal Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Crystal Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Lakeview Golf & Country Club (private). It impounds the Tr-chariton River near Chariton.
The dam stands 27 feet tall and stretches 558 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 77 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,500 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 3 square miles. Completed in 1915, 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 05/09/2022.
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Location
| State | Iowa |
| County | Lucas |
| Nearest City | Chariton |
| River/Stream | Tr-chariton River |
| Coordinates | 41.01590, -93.32970 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Length | 558 ft |
| Year Completed | 1915 (111 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,500 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,500 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 500 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 77 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Lakeview Golf & Country Club |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 05/09/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IA01697 |
| Federal ID | IA01697 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |