Rainbow Lake Dam

Tama County, Iowa (near CHELSEA)

River/Stream: TR-IOWA RIVER

Low Hazard

Failure would cause minimal damage

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
30 ft
Dam Length
450 ft
Reservoir Storage
135 acre-ft
Year Completed
1952
Primary Purpose
Recreation
Owner Type
Private
Max Discharge
—

Condition Assessment

Not RatedLast inspected: 1993-07-29

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

Condition Assessment: Not Rated — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
IA01969
State
Iowa (IA)
Coordinates
41.89490, -92.42640
Age
74 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.