Lake Colchester Dam

Warren County, Iowa (near NORWALK)

River/Stream: MIDDLE CREEK

Significant Hazard

Failure could cause economic loss or disruption

Key Facts

Dam Type

Earth

Height

31 ft

Dam Length

1,220 ft

Reservoir Storage

3,800 acre-ft

Year Completed

1965

Primary Purpose

Other

Owner Type

Private

Max Discharge

—

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2023-10-10

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: IA01132
State: Iowa (IA)
Coordinates: 41.50690, -93.67760
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.