Goose Lake Wma Dam is an earth dam located in Clinton County, Iowa. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 8 ft8 ft tall. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Goose Lake Wma Dam
The primary purpose of Goose Lake Wma Dam 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 Tr to Maquoketa River near Goose Lake.
The dam stands 8 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 175 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 905 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 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 | Clinton |
| Nearest City | Goose Lake |
| River/Stream | Tr to Maquoketa River |
| Coordinates | 41.97500, -90.39820 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Height | 8 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 905 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 905 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 249 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 175 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 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 assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IA04343 |
| Federal ID | IA04343 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |