Dams in Pocahontas County, Iowa
8Total Dams
0High Hazard
0Significant
Dam Safety in Pocahontas County, Iowa
Pocahontas County has 8 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams. Currently, 1 dams have a condition assessment of poor or unsatisfactory.
The average dam in Pocahontas County is 33 years old. The most common purpose is fish and wildlife pond. The tallest dam is Cooper Cove Park Dam at 43 ft.
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Data note: Hazard potential describes the consequences if a dam failed; it does not predict the likelihood of failure. Inspection, condition, and emergency-plan fields can be incomplete or delayed. Check state dam-safety officials and local emergency managers for official guidance.
| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cooper Cove Park Dam | Low | Not Rated | 43 | Recreation | 1972 |
| Zaugg Dam | Low | Poor | 42 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1998 |
| Charlton Dam | Low | Not Rated | 21 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | 1971 |
| Nelson South Wetland Dam | Low | Not Rated | 10 | Fish and Wildlife Pond | 2004 |
| Shimon Marsh Dam | Low | Not Rated | 8 | Recreation | 1990 |
| Scott Dam | Low | Not Rated | 7 | Fish and Wildlife Pond | 1999 |
| Nelson North Weland Dam | Low | Not Rated | 7 | Fish and Wildlife Pond | 2004 |
| Winkler / Spies Dam | Low | Not Rated | 7 | Fish and Wildlife Pond | 1999 |