Fogle Lake Dam
Fogle Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Ringgold County, Iowa, built in 1996. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Fogle Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Fogle 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- Grand River near Diagonal.
The dam stands 36 feet tall and stretches 810 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 41 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 679 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1996, the structure is 30 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 05/16/2022.
At 36 feet, this dam is taller than 83% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Iowa |
| County | Ringgold |
| Nearest City | Diagonal |
| River/Stream | Tr- Grand River |
| Coordinates | 40.81410, -94.35140 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 36 ft |
| Dam Height | 36 ft |
| Dam Length | 810 ft |
| Year Completed | 1996 (30 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 679 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 679 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 378 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 41 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 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 | 05/16/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IA03152 |
| Federal ID | IA03152 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |