7Total Dams
1High Hazard
0Significant
Dam Safety in Franklin County, Iowa
Franklin County has 7 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 Franklin County is 41 years old. The most common purpose is recreation. The tallest dam is Beeds Lake Dam at 44 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beeds Lake Dam | High | Satisfactory | 44 | Recreation | 1937 |
| Maynes Grove South Dam | Low | Not assessed | 29 | Recreation | 1992 |
| Ibeling Dam | Low | Not assessed | 28 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | 1985 |
| Noelck Dam | Low | Not assessed | 28 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | 2004 |
| Maynes Grove West Dam | Low | Not assessed | 27 | Recreation | 1992 |
| Heeren Dam | Low | Not assessed | 20 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | 1969 |
| Gillette-schoning-ammerman Dam | Low | Not assessed | 13 | 2011 |