7Total Dams
0High Hazard
1Significant
Dam Safety in Fayette County, Iowa
Fayette County has 7 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams. Another 1 carry a significant hazard classification.
The average dam in Fayette County is 69 years old. The most common purpose is recreation. The tallest dam is Iris Lake Dam at 66 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volga Lake Dam | Significant | Satisfactory | 45 | Recreation | 1980 |
| Iris Lake Dam | Low | Satisfactory | 66 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | 2004 |
| Swiss Lake Estates Dam | Low | Fair | 44 | Recreation | 1967 |
| Christen Dam | Low | Not assessed | 26 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | 1996 |
| Clermont Milldam | Low | Not assessed | 16 | Recreation | 1925 |
| Lake Oelwein Dam | Low | Not assessed | 16 | Recreation | 1908 |
| Waucoma Milldam | Low | Not assessed | 11 | Recreation | 1914 |