3Total Dams
0High Hazard
0Significant
Dam Safety in Palo Alto County, Iowa
Palo Alto County has 3 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams.
The average dam in Palo Alto County is 42 years old. The most common purpose is fire protection, stock, or small fish pond. The tallest dam is Graettinger Dam at 30 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graettinger Dam | Low | Not assessed | 30 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | 1972 |
| Simonson Dam | Low | Not assessed | 24 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | 1965 |
| Drainage District 15 North Wetland | Low | Not assessed | 13 | Fish and Wildlife Pond | 2013 |