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LAKEWOOD DREDGE SPOIL DAM

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Soil Dam Tr- Lake Colchester
April 2, 2025


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Lakewood Dredge Spoil Dam, located in Norwalk, Iowa, was completed in 1990 and stands at a height of 30 feet with a length of 975 feet. This earth dam serves a primary purpose of 'Other' and has a storage capacity of 473 acre-feet, with a normal storage of 310 acre-feet. The dam sits on the TR- Lake Colchester stream and is regulated by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources.

The dam's hazard potential is rated as low, with a moderate risk assessment score. It is owned by a private entity and designed by Butts Engineering. The dam's condition assessment is listed as 'Not Rated', and it does not have an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) prepared. The spillway type is 'Uncontrolled', and the dam has not been modified since its completion.

Water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in the infrastructure and management of dams will find Lakewood Dredge Spoil Dam to be an intriguing case study. With its unique design and purpose, as well as its regulatory oversight by the Iowa DNR, this dam offers insights into the complexities of managing water resources in the state of Iowa.

Year_Completed 1990
Dam_Height 30
River_Or_Stream TR- LAKE COLCHESTER
Dam_Length 975
Primary_Dam_Type Earth
Surface_Area 28.3
Drainage_Area 0.64
Nid_Storage 473
Hazard_Potential Low
Foundations Soil
Nid_Height 30
       

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