Dams in Black Hawk County, Iowa
11Total Dams
5High Hazard
3Significant
Dam Safety in Black Hawk County, Iowa
Black Hawk County has 11 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams. Of these, 5 are classified as high hazard — meaning failure would probably cause loss of human life. Another 3 carry a significant hazard classification.
The average dam in Black Hawk County is 49 years old. The most common purpose is flood risk reduction. The tallest dam is Virden Creek Dam at 39 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virden Creek Dam | High | Satisfactory | 39 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1979 |
| Viking Road Detention Dam | High | Fair | 22 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1994 |
| Bamboo Ridge Lake | High | Satisfactory | 20 | Recreation | 2012 |
| Fieldstone Addition Dam | High | Satisfactory | 19 | Recreation | 1998 |
| Sw Branch Dry Run Creek Stormwater Detention Dam | High | Satisfactory | 17 | Flood Risk Reduction | 2003 |
| Lakewood Hills Dam | Significant | Satisfactory | 18 | Recreation | 1967 |
| Gates Park Control Structure | Significant | Satisfactory | 16 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1979 |
| John Deere Tcao Dam | Significant | Satisfactory | 15 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1980 |
| Cedar Falls Milldam | Low | Not Rated | 12 | Recreation | 1939 |
| Deere & Co. Dam | Low | Not Rated | 10 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | 1981 |
| Waterloo Milldam | Low | Satisfactory | 7 | 1915 |