Storm Lake - Northeast Dredge Spoil Disposal Dam
Storm Lake - Northeast Dredge Spoil Disposal Dam is an earth dam located in Buena Vista County, Iowa, built in 2005. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Storm Lake - Northeast Dredge Spoil Disposal Dam
Storm Lake - Northeast Dredge Spoil Disposal Dam is a dam in Buena Vista, Iowa. The dam is owned by Lake Improvement Commission (local government). It impounds the Tr- Outlet Creek near Storm Lake.
The dam stands 49 feet tall and stretches 7,047 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 295 acre-feet. Completed in 2005, the structure is relatively new.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Notably, no emergency action plan is currently on file for this high-hazard dam. The most recent inspection on record was 06/24/2024.
At 49 feet, this dam is taller than 92% of dams nationwide.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Iowa dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Iowa |
| County | Buena Vista |
| Nearest City | Storm Lake |
| River/Stream | Tr- Outlet Creek |
| Coordinates | 42.62700, -95.16360 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 49 ft |
| Dam Height | 49 ft |
| Dam Length | 7,047 ft |
| Year Completed | 2005 (21 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 295 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 295 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 195 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Lake Improvement Commission |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/24/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IA03546 |
| Federal ID | IA03546 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |