Beaver Lake Dam
Beaver Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Dallas County, Iowa, built in 1990. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Beaver Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Beaver 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-bear Creek near Van Meter.
The dam stands 43 feet tall and stretches 666 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 34 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 696 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1990, the structure is 36 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 05/12/2021.
At 43 feet, this dam is taller than 89% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Iowa |
| County | Dallas |
| Nearest City | Van Meter |
| River/Stream | Tr-bear Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.53310, -94.21100 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 43 ft |
| Dam Height | 43 ft |
| Dam Length | 666 ft |
| Year Completed | 1990 (36 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 696 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 696 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 319 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 34 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 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 | 05/12/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IA02498 |
| Federal ID | IA02498 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |