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Dam Safety in Pocahontas County, Iowa
Pocahontas County has 8 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams. Currently, 1 dam has 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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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cooper Cove Park Dam | Low | Not assessed | 43 | Recreation | 1972 |
| Zaugg Dam | Low | Poor | 42 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1998 |
| Charlton Dam | Low | Not assessed | 21 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | 1971 |
| Nelson South Wetland Dam | Low | Not assessed | 10 | Fish and Wildlife Pond | 2004 |
| Shimon Marsh Dam | Low | Not assessed | 8 | Recreation | 1990 |
| Scott Dam | Low | Not assessed | 7 | Fish and Wildlife Pond | 1999 |
| Nelson North Weland Dam | Low | Not assessed | 7 | Fish and Wildlife Pond | 2004 |
| Winkler / Spies Dam | Low | Not assessed | 7 | Fish and Wildlife Pond | 1999 |