Adam And Lindsay Smith Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 6, 2025

The Adam and Lindsay Smith Dam, located in Davis County, Iowa, was completed in 2016 by French-Reneker Associates.


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Summary

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
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

Hazard Potential Classification

High
Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.
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