Rod And Reel Lake Dam
Rod And Reel Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Decatur County, Iowa, built in 1970. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Rod And Reel Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Rod And Reel Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Leon Rod & Reel Club (private). It impounds the Tr-west Little River near Little River.
The dam stands 35 feet tall and stretches 615 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 14 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 250 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1970, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
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.
At 35 feet, this dam is taller than 82% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Iowa |
| County | Decatur |
| Nearest City | Little River |
| River/Stream | Tr-west Little River |
| Coordinates | 40.74940, -93.79690 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 35 ft |
| Dam Height | 35 ft |
| Dam Length | 615 ft |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 250 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 250 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 170 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 14 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Leon Rod & Reel Club |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IA02157 |
| Federal ID | IA02157 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |