Lake Smith Dam

Kossuth County, Iowa (near ALGONA)

River/Stream: TR-BLACK CAT CREEK

Significant Hazard

Failure could cause economic loss or disruption

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
21 ft
Dam Length
570 ft
Reservoir Storage
463 acre-ft
Year Completed
1965
Primary Purpose
Recreation
Owner Type
Local Government
Max Discharge
—

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2022-09-08

Hazard Classification: Significant — This describes the potential consequences of dam failure, not the likelihood of failure.

Condition Assessment: Satisfactory — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
IA00570
State
Iowa (IA)
Coordinates
43.12170, -94.23780
Age
61 years

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External Resources

Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Information may not reflect the most current status of this dam. Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure or the current condition.