Dams in Cerro Gordo County, Iowa
10Total Dams
0High Hazard
1Significant
Dam Safety in Cerro Gordo County, Iowa
Cerro Gordo County has 10 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams. Another 1 carry a significant hazard classification.
The average dam in Cerro Gordo County is 51 years old. The most common purpose is recreation. The tallest dam is Lake Fin-feather Dam at 25 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Old Quarry Lake Dam | Significant | Fair | 13 | Recreation | 1977 |
| Lake Fin-feather Dam | Low | Not Rated | 25 | Recreation | 1972 |
| North Iowa Comm. College Dam | Low | Not Rated | 25 | Recreation | 1984 |
| Niacc Dam | Low | Not Rated | 24 | Recreation | 1973 |
| Olson Dam | Low | Not Rated | 21 | Recreation | 1972 |
| R&l/mclaughlin Dam | Low | Not Rated | 15 | 2011 | |
| Mason City-lehigh Cement Milldam | Low | Not Rated | 8 | Water Supply | 1924 |
| Mallard Marsh Dam No 1 | Low | Not Rated | 8 | Recreation | 1967 |
| Mallard Marsh Dam No 3 | Low | Not Rated | 8 | Recreation | 1967 |
| Union Hill Wpa Dam | Low | Not Rated | 8 | Recreation | 1997 |