Dams in Benton County, Iowa
14Total Dams
0High Hazard
2Significant
Dam Safety in Benton County, Iowa
Benton County has 14 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams. Another 2 carry a significant hazard classification.
The average dam in Benton County is 41 years old. The most common purpose is fire protection, stock, or small fish pond. The tallest dam is Hannen Lake Dam at 35 ft.
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Data note: Hazard potential describes the consequences if a dam failed; it does not predict the likelihood of failure. Inspection, condition, and emergency-plan fields can be incomplete or delayed. Check state dam-safety officials and local emergency managers for official guidance.
| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hannen Lake Dam | Significant | Satisfactory | 35 | Recreation | 1959 |
| Rodgers Park Lake Dam | Significant | Fair | 30 | Recreation | 1977 |
| Walton Dam | Low | Not Rated | 34 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | 1998 |
| Carl Dam | Low | Not Rated | 33 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | 1999 |
| Buch Dam | Low | Not Rated | 32 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | 1969 |
| Steinbeck Dam | Low | Not Rated | 28 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | 1989 |
| Fish Dam | Low | Not Rated | 26 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | 1969 |
| Hicks Dam | Low | 26 | Flood Risk Reduction | 2022 | |
| Backes Dam | Low | Not Rated | 26 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | 1967 |
| Schultice Dam | Low | Not Rated | 25 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | 1979 |
| Sutton Dam | Low | Not Rated | 20 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | 1988 |
| Kromminga Dam | Low | Not Rated | 17 | Recreation | 1970 |
| Fleming Dam | Low | Not Rated | 17 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | 1972 |
| Jellison Wetland Dam | Low | 14 | Recreation | 2021 |