The Adam and Lindsay Smith Dam, located in Davis County, Iowa, was completed in 2016 by French-Reneker Associates.
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This private-owned earth dam stands at a height of 27 feet and has a length of 750 feet, providing a storage capacity of 223 acre-feet for recreational purposes. Situated on a tributary to South Chequest Creek, the dam has a spillway width of 10 feet and is classified as having a low hazard potential with a moderate risk assessment.
Managed by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, the dam is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by the state agency. While the condition assessment is not rated and the emergency action plan is not yet prepared, the dam is designed with a stone core and soil foundation to ensure its structural integrity. Water resource and climate enthusiasts would find the Adam and Lindsay Smith Dam an intriguing subject of study due to its modern design, moderate risk assessment, and its role in providing recreational water storage in the region.
Year Completed |
2016 |
Dam Length |
750 |
Dam Height |
27 |
River Or Stream |
Trib to South Chequest Creek |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
14 |
Drainage Area |
0.76 |
Nid Storage |
223 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
27 |
Fox River At Bloomfield
|
7cfs |
Des Moines River At Ottumwa
|
1090cfs |
Des Moines River At Keosauqua
|
1800cfs |
Chariton River Near Moulton
|
34cfs |
Chariton River At Livonia
|
45cfs |
Chariton River Near Rathbun
|
14cfs |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
|---|---|---|
McGowen Rec Area
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Lake Fisher
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Drakesville City Park
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