Lake Iowa Park Dam
Lake Iowa Park Dam is an earth dam located in Wichita County, Texas, built in 1950. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Lake Iowa Park Dam
The primary purpose of Lake Iowa Park Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by City Of Iowa Park (local government). It impounds the Stevens Creek near Wichita Falls.
The dam stands 37 feet tall and stretches 2,070 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 6,865 acre-feet. Completed in 1950, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 05/25/2022.
At 37 feet, this dam is taller than 84% 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 Texas dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Wichita |
| Nearest City | Wichita Falls |
| River/Stream | Stevens Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.97359, -98.71069 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 37 ft |
| Dam Height | 36 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,070 ft |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 6,865 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 6,865 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 2,565 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 15,708 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | CITY OF IOWA PARK |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 05/25/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX01018 |
| Federal ID | TX01018 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |