Lake Belva Deer Dam, Iowa, USA

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Quick Facts About Lake Belva Deer Dam

Location: Keokuk, Iowa
Coordinates: 41.3785, -92.1288
River: Tr- German Creek River
Primary Purpose: Recreation
Type: Earth
Commissioned: 2001
Dam Height: 55 ft (17 m)
Dam Length: 2,070 ft (631 m)
Dam Capacity: 8,100 acre-ft (9,991 Ml)
Hazard Potential: Significant
Condition Assessment: Satisfactory

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Lake Belva Deer Dam Information

Lake Belva Deer Dam is an earthen embankment dam located about 36 miles from Coppock, Keokuk, Iowa.

The dam, which is on the Tr- German Creek River, was primarily built for Recreation purposes, but also serves for Other benefits.

The dam was designed by FRENCH – RENEKER-ASSOCIATES and commissioned in 2001 and is currently owned by Keokuk County Conservation Board.

Lake Belva Deer Dam Structure

The Lake Belva Deer Dam is approximately 2,070 feet (631 m) long, 55 feet (17 m) high and has a structural volume of 402,300 cubic yards (307,580 cubic metres).

Lake Belva Deer Dam Storage Capacity & Surface Area

The reservoir has a normal storage capacity of 3,666 acre-ft (4,522 Ml) and maximum capacity of 8,100 acre-ft (9,991 Ml).

The surface area of the reservoir is 247 acres (100 ha) and the total catchment area is 6 square miles (15 square kilometres).

Lake Belva Deer Dam Spillway

The dam has a 3 feet (1 m) wide uncontrolled spillway with a maximum discharge capacity of 0 cubic feet per second (0 cubic metres per second).

Lake Belva Deer Dam Compared to Four Famous American Dams

Lake Belva Deer Dam
Keokuk, Iowa
Hoover Dam
Clark County, Nevada
Grand Coulee Dam
Okanogan County, Washington
Theodore Roosevelt Dam
Maricopa County, Arizona
Glen Canyon Dam
Coconino County, Arizona
Height (ft) 55 730 550 357 216
Length (Ft) 2,070 1,244 5,673 6,920 1,565
Storage Volume (acre-ft) 8,100 30,237,000 9,562,000 3,540,000 29,875,000
Drainage Area (sq miles) 6 167,800 74,100 3,611 108,355

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Lake Belva Deer Dam Frequently Asked Questions

In which state is the Lake Belva Deer Dam?

Lake Belva Deer Dam is in Iowa.

In which county is the Lake Belva Deer Dam?

Lake Belva Deer Dam is in Keokuk County.

How high is the Lake Belva Deer Dam?

Lake Belva Deer Dam is 55 feet high.

How long is the Lake Belva Deer Dam?

Lake Belva Deer Dam is 2,070 feet long.

Condition Assessment Classification

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.

Source: National Inventory of Dams

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