5Total Dams
0High Hazard
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Dam Safety in Buchanan County, Iowa
Buchanan County has 5 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams.
The average dam in Buchanan County is 100 years old. The most common purpose is recreation. The tallest dam is Fontana Milldam at 14 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fontana Milldam | Low | Not assessed | 14 | Recreation | 1962 |
| Fairbank Dam | Low | Not assessed | 12 | Recreation | 1880 |
| Independence Milldam | Low | Not assessed | 11 | Recreation | 1922 |
| Littleton Dam | Low | Not assessed | 9 | Recreation | 1934 |
| Quasqueton Dam | Low | Not assessed | 7 | Recreation | 1932 |