14Total Dams
4High Hazard
0Significant
Dam Safety in Clinton County, Iowa
Clinton County has 14 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams. Of these, 4 are classified as high hazard — meaning failure would probably cause loss of human life.
The average dam in Clinton County is 42 years old. The most common purpose is fire protection, stock, or small fish pond. The tallest dam is Lorenzen Dam at 33 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clinton Flood Control - Whittier Dam | High | Satisfactory | 24 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1994 |
| Clinton Flood Control - May Pond Dam | High | Fair | 21 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1988 |
| Clinton Flood Control - Springvalley Pond Dam | High | Satisfactory | 21 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1994 |
| Clinton Flood Control - First Congregational Church Dam | High | Satisfactory | 16 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1987 |
| Lorenzen Dam | Low | Not assessed | 33 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | 1998 |
| Clausen Dam | Low | Not assessed | 29 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | 1975 |
| Taplin Dam | Low | Not assessed | 28 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | 1999 |
| G-3 Pond | Low | Not assessed | 27 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | 1971 |
| Holesinger Dam | Low | Not assessed | 25 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | 2004 |
| Crystal Lake Dam | Low | Not assessed | 24 | Recreation | 1900 |
| Fatchett Wetland Dam | Low | Not assessed | 11 | Fish and Wildlife Pond | 1998 |
| Kingfisher Hollow Dam | Low | Not assessed | 8 | Recreation | 1974 |
| Goose Lake Wma Dam | Low | Not assessed | 8 | Fish and Wildlife Pond | |
| Goose Lake - South Pond Dam | Low | Not assessed | 7 | Fish and Wildlife Pond | 2004 |