Morse Lake
Morse Lake is an earth dam located in Wright County, Iowa. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Morse Lake
The primary purpose of Morse Lake is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Iowa Department Of Natural Resources (state). It impounds the Morse Lake near Rowan.
The dam stands 10 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 103 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 806 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.
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.
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Location
| State | Iowa |
| County | Wright |
| Nearest City | Rowan |
| River/Stream | Morse Lake |
| Coordinates | 42.83730, -93.68880 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Height | 10 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 806 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 806 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 542 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 103 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | Iowa Department of Natural Resources |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IA04273 |
| Federal ID | IA04273 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |