Culver Seeks Plan for Failed Delhi Dam

The Lake Delhi dam after water from the Maquoketa River surged through when the bridge gave way in the wake of the flood in Delhi on Tuesday, July 27, 2010. (Julie Koehn)

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By Becky Ogann

Story Created: Aug 3, 2010 at 2:31 PM CDT

Story Updated: Aug 3, 2010 at 2:31 PM CDT

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) - State officials say it will be a while before they decide whether to rebuild an eastern Iowa dam that failed after floodwater ate through the structure.

But they hope to at least agree to a plan by the end of the week about how to find out what disaster aid is available and whether rebuilding the Lake Delhi dam is feasible.

The dam failed July 24 after the flood-swollen Maquoketa River opened a hole in the earthen approaches to a concrete section, quickly draining the nine-mile-long lake. That left hundreds of formerly lakeside homes bordering a muddy stretch, far from the river.

Polly Carver-Kimm, a spokeswoman for Gov. Chet Culver, says agency heads would have a plan for moving forward to the governor this week.

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