Lake Sugema Dam, Iowa, USA

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Quick Facts About Lake Sugema Dam

Location: Van Buren, Iowa
Coordinates: 40.6835, -91.9869
River: Indian Creek River
Primary Purpose: Recreation
Type: Earth
Commissioned: 1992
Dam Height: 50 ft (15 m)
Dam Length: 1,530 ft (466 m)
Dam Capacity: 21,570 acre-ft (26,606 Ml)
Condition Assessment: Satisfactory

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Lake Sugema Dam Information

Lake Sugema Dam is an earthen embankment dam located about 16 miles from Farmington, Van Buren, Iowa.

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

The dam was designed by SHIVE HATTERY ENGR and ARCH;SHIVE-HATTERY ENGINEERS and commissioned in 1992 and is currently owned by Van Buren County Board of Supervisors.

Lake Sugema Dam Structure

The Lake Sugema Dam is approximately 1,530 feet (466 m) long, 50 feet (15 m) high and has a structural volume of 374,200 cubic yards (286,096 cubic metres).

Lake Sugema Dam Storage Capacity & Surface Area

The reservoir has a normal storage capacity of 7,350 acre-ft (9,066 Ml) and maximum capacity of 21,570 acre-ft (26,606 Ml).

The surface area of the reservoir is 574 acres (232 ha) and the total catchment area is 18 square miles (46 square kilometres).

Lake Sugema Dam Spillway

The dam has a 4 feet (1 m) wide uncontrolled spillway with a maximum discharge capacity of 0 cubic feet per second (0 cubic metres per second).

Lake Sugema Dam Compared to Four Famous American Dams

Lake Sugema Dam
Van Buren, 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) 50 730 550 357 216
Length (Ft) 1,530 1,244 5,673 6,920 1,565
Storage Volume (acre-ft) 21,570 30,237,000 9,562,000 3,540,000 29,875,000
Drainage Area (sq miles) 18 167,800 74,100 3,611 108,355

Lake Sugema Dam Weather

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Lake Sugema Dam Frequently Asked Questions

In which state is the Lake Sugema Dam?

Lake Sugema Dam is in Iowa.

In which county is the Lake Sugema Dam?

Lake Sugema Dam is in Van Buren County.

How high is the Lake Sugema Dam?

Lake Sugema Dam is 50 feet high.

How long is the Lake Sugema Dam?

Lake Sugema Dam is 1,530 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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