Lucas County Roadgrade Dam 30-72-20, located in Iowa along the DES MOINES RIVER, is a private earth dam constructed in 1983 by SCS.
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With a height of 30 feet and a length of 500 feet, the dam serves various purposes including flood control and water storage. It has a normal storage capacity of 21 acre-feet and a maximum storage of 87 acre-feet, covering a surface area of 4.2 acres and draining a 0.58 square mile watershed.
Managed by the Iowa DNR, this dam is regulated, inspected, and enforced by state authorities. Despite being categorized as having a low hazard potential, it has a moderate risk level with a rating of 3. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and is situated in a region represented by David Loebsack (D) in the US Congress. While it has not been rated for condition assessment and lacks an Emergency Action Plan (EAP), the structure meets state permitting and inspection requirements, ensuring its continued safety and functionality for water resource and climate enthusiasts to appreciate and study.
Year Completed |
1983 |
Dam Length |
500 |
Dam Height |
30 |
River Or Stream |
TR- N. CEDAR CR. |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
4.2 |
Drainage Area |
0.58 |
Nid Storage |
87 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
30 |