5Total Dams
0High Hazard
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Dam Safety in Mitchell County, Iowa
Mitchell County has 5 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams.
The average dam in Mitchell County is 86 years old. The most common purpose is recreation. The tallest dam is Mitchell Mill Dam at 19 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitchell Mill Dam | Low | Satisfactory | 19 | Hydroelectric | 1925 |
| St Ansgar Milldam | Low | Not assessed | 9 | Recreation | 1919 |
| Staceyville Dam | Low | Not assessed | 8 | Recreation | 1933 |
| Hoisington Dam | Low | Not assessed | 8 | Flood Risk Reduction | 2021 |
| Otranto Dam | Low | Not assessed | 7 | Recreation | 1902 |