Goose Lake - South Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Clinton County, Iowa, built in 2004. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 7 ft7 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 - South Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Goose Lake - South Pond 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 Brophy Creek near Mccausland.
The dam stands 7 feet tall, and has a maximum storage capacity of 919 acre-feet. Completed in 2004, the structure is relatively new.
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 | Mccausland |
| River/Stream | Brophy Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.95000, -90.38820 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Height | 7 ft |
| Year Completed | 2004 (22 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 919 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 919 acre-ft |
| 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 | IA04433 |
| Federal ID | IA04433 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |