11Total Dams
1High Hazard
0Significant
Dam Safety in Carroll County, Iowa
Carroll County has 11 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams. Of these, 1 are classified as high hazard — meaning failure would probably cause loss of human life.
The average dam in Carroll County is 50 years old. The most common purpose is fire protection, stock, or small fish pond. The tallest dam is Central Holding Co. Dam at 38 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carroll Stormwater Detention Dam | High | Satisfactory | 13 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1985 |
| Central Holding Co. Dam | Low | Not assessed | 38 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | 1988 |
| Merritt/roden Dam | Low | Not assessed | 36 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | 1974 |
| Garst Supply Dam | Low | Not assessed | 32 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | 1995 |
| Wendl Dam | Low | Not assessed | 29 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | 1959 |
| Four Corners Dam | Low | Not assessed | 25 | Recreation | 1999 |
| Davis Timber Park Dam | Low | Not assessed | 24 | Recreation | 1980 |
| Van Horn Wetland Dam | Low | Not assessed | 12 | Fish and Wildlife Pond | 1994 |
| Artesian Lake Dam | Low | Not assessed | 12 | Recreation | 1930 |
| Swan Lake Dam | Low | Not assessed | 10 | Fish and Wildlife Pond | 1935 |
| Keyser Wetland Dam | Low | Not assessed | 7 | Other | 1995 |