Volga Lake Dam
Volga Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Fayette County, Iowa, built in 1980. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Volga Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Volga Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Iowa Department Of Natural Resources (state). It impounds the Tr-volga River near Wadena.
The dam stands 45 feet tall and stretches 1,710 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 135 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 3,808 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 9 square miles. Completed in 1980, the structure is 46 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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 07/11/2023.
At 45 feet, this dam is taller than 91% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Iowa |
| County | Fayette |
| Nearest City | Wadena |
| River/Stream | Tr-volga River |
| Coordinates | 42.89530, -91.77120 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 45 ft |
| Dam Height | 45 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,710 ft |
| Year Completed | 1980 (46 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 3,808 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 3,808 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,670 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 135 acres |
| Drainage Area | 9 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Iowa Department of Natural Resources |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 07/11/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IA02029 |
| Federal ID | IA02029 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |