Lake Icaria Dam (Site M-1-A Walters Cr)

Lake Icaria Dam (Site M-1-A Walters Cr) Quick Facts

Location: Adams, Iowa
Coordinates: 41.0481, -94.7534
River: Kemp Creek River
Primary Purpose: Flood Risk Reduction
Type: Earth
Commissioned: 1974
Dam Height: 56 ft (17 m)
Dam Length: 1,310 ft (399 m)
Dam Capacity: 25,310 acre-ft (31,219 Ml)
Hazard Potential: Significant
Condition Assessment: Satisfactory
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Lake Icaria Dam (Site M-1-A Walters Cr) Information

Lake Icaria Dam (Site M-1-A Walters Cr) is an earthen embankment dam located about 8 miles from Nodaway, Adams, Iowa.

The dam, which is on the Kemp Creek River, was primarily built for Flood Risk Reduction purposes, but also serves for Recreation and Water Supply benefits.

The dam was designed by USDA NRCS and commissioned in 1974 and is currently owned by Adams County SWCD.

Lake Icaria Dam (Site M-1-A Walters Cr) Structure

The Lake Icaria Dam (Site M-1-A Walters Cr) is approximately 1,310 feet (399 m) long, 56 feet (17 m) high and has a structural volume of 290,000 cubic yards (221,721 cubic metres).

Lake Icaria Dam (Site M-1-A Walters Cr) Storage Capacity & Surface Area

The reservoir has a normal storage capacity of 8,650 acre-ft (10,670 Ml) and maximum capacity of 25,310 acre-ft (31,219 Ml).

The surface area of the reservoir is 700 acres (283 ha) and the total catchment area is 28 square miles (73 square kilometres).

Lake Icaria Dam (Site M-1-A Walters Cr) Spillway

The dam has a 6 feet (2 m) wide uncontrolled spillway with a maximum discharge capacity of 0 cubic feet per second (0 cubic metres per second).

Lake Icaria Dam (Site M-1-A Walters Cr) Compared to Five Famous American Dams

Height (ft)
Length (Ft)
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
Drainage Area (sq miles)
 
Lake Icaria Dam (Site M-1-A Walters Cr)
Adams, Iowa
Height (ft)
56
Length (Ft)
1,310
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
25,310
Drainage Area (sq miles)
28
Hoover Dam
Clark County, Nevada
Height (ft)
730
Length (Ft)
1,244
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
30,237,000
Drainage Area (sq miles)
167,800
Grand Coulee Dam
Okanogan County, Washington
Height (ft)
550
Length (Ft)
5,673
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
9,562,0000
Drainage Area (sq miles)
74,100
Theodore Roosevelt Dam
Maricopa County, Arizona
Height (ft)
357
Length (Ft)
1,208
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
3,411,500
Drainage Area (sq miles)
5,736
Oroville Dam
Butte County, California
Height (ft)
235
Length (Ft)
6,920
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
3,540,000
Drainage Area (sq miles)
3,611
Glen Canyon Dam
Coconino County, Arizona
Height (ft)
216
Length (Ft)
1,565
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
29,875,000
Drainage Area (sq miles)
108,355

Lake Icaria Dam (Site M-1-A Walters Cr) Weather

Current Conditions at Lake Icaria Dam (Site M-1-A Walters Cr)

Parameter Value
Current Time 22:54
Sunrise 07:30
Sunset 18:38
Temperature (°F) 31
Feels Like (°F) 27
Cloud Coverage (%) 0
Pressure (inHg) 1033
Humidity (%) 50
Wind Speed (mph) 4
Rain (mm) 0

7-Day Forecast for Lake Icaria Dam (Site M-1-A Walters Cr)

Day Min Temp (°F) Max Temp (°F) Feels Like (°F) Pressure (inHg) Humidity (%) Wind Speed (mph) Wind Gust (mph) Wind Dir Precip Prob (%) Precip Volume (mm) Weather
Today 31 56 50 1030 33 16 25 NE 0 - few clouds
Wed 33 62 55 1030 23 14 34 SSW 0 - clear sky
Thu 44 72 65 1018 18 24 43 SSW 0 - clear sky
Fri 52 75 69 1021 19 21 42 S 0 - clear sky
Sat 52 76 69 1028 22 14 31 S 0 - scattered clouds
Sun 50 77 72 1023 21 16 36 S 0 - scattered clouds
Mon 54 63 57 1014 77 16 37 S 100 5 moderate rain
Tue 52 74 70 1019 31 8 10 NNW 0 - clear sky

Lake Icaria Dam (Site M-1-A Walters Cr) Frequently Asked Questions

In which state is the Lake Icaria Dam (Site M-1-A Walters Cr)?

Lake Icaria Dam (Site M-1-A Walters Cr) is in Iowa.

In which county is the Lake Icaria Dam (Site M-1-A Walters Cr)?

Lake Icaria Dam (Site M-1-A Walters Cr) is in Adams County.

How high is the Lake Icaria Dam (Site M-1-A Walters Cr)?

Lake Icaria Dam (Site M-1-A Walters Cr) is 56 feet high.

How long is the Lake Icaria Dam (Site M-1-A Walters Cr)?

Lake Icaria Dam (Site M-1-A Walters Cr) is 1,310 feet long.

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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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