Dams in Van Buren County, Iowa
45Total Dams
1High Hazard
1Significant
Dam Safety in Van Buren County, Iowa
Van Buren County has 45 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. Another 1 carry a significant hazard classification. Currently, 1 dams have a condition assessment of poor or unsatisfactory.
The average dam in Van Buren County is 36 years old. The most common purpose is fire protection, stock, or small fish pond. The tallest dam is Lake Sugema Dam at 50 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Sugema Dam | High | Satisfactory | 50 | Recreation | 1992 |
| Indian Creek-van Buren Watershed Site 27 | Significant | Satisfactory | 36 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1990 |
| Lacey-keosaqua Park Lake Dam | Low | Satisfactory | 47 | Recreation | 1930 |
| Van Buren County Roadgrade Dam 10-70-11 | Low | Not Rated | 38 | Other | 1996 |
| Indian Cr-van Buren Watershed Site 15 | Low | Poor | 37 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | 1989 |
| Van Buren County Roadgrade Dam 25-68-9 | Low | Not Rated | 37 | Other | 1993 |
| Indian Cr-van Buren Watershed Site 13 | Low | Not Rated | 36 | Other | 1988 |
| Reel Dam | Low | Not Rated | 35 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | 2002 |
| Trachsel Dam | Low | Not Rated | 34 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | 2003 |
| Robinson Dam | Low | Not Rated | 34 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | 2001 |
| Van Buren County Roadgrade Dam 4-68-11 | Low | Not Rated | 34 | Other | 1987 |
| Johnston Dam | Low | Not Rated | 33 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | 1962 |
| Huff Dam | Low | Not Rated | 32 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | 2003 |
| Mohr & Sharp Dam | Low | Not Rated | 32 | Grade Stabilization | 2001 |
| Indian Cr-van Buren Watershed Site 21 | Low | Not Rated | 32 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | 1988 |
| Reel Dam | Low | Not Rated | 31 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | 1995 |
| Indian Cr-van Buren Watershed Site 20 | Low | Not Rated | 31 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | 1989 |
| Randolph Dam | Low | Not Rated | 30 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | 2000 |
| Holsapple Dam | Low | Not Rated | 30 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | 2000 |
| Tug Creek Roadgrade - West Dam | Low | Not Rated | 30 | Other | 1990 |
| Tug Creek Roadgrade - East Dam | Low | Not Rated | 30 | Other | 1990 |
| Kisling Dam | Low | Not Rated | 29 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | 1996 |
| Franklin Dam | Low | Not Rated | 29 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | 1986 |
| Johnston Dam | Low | Not Rated | 29 | Grade Stabilization | 2005 |
| Van Buren County Roadgrade 14-70-10 | Low | Not Rated | 29 | Grade Stabilization | 2003 |
| Indian Cr-van Buren Watershed Site 30 | Low | Not Rated | 29 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | 1989 |
| Thomas Dam | Low | Not Rated | 28 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | 1985 |
| Van Buren County Roadgrade Dam 28-68-9 | Low | Not Rated | 28 | Other | 1982 |
| Marlay Dam | Low | Not Rated | 27 | Grade Stabilization | 1999 |
| Lint Dam | Low | Not Rated | 27 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | 1996 |
| Snyder Dam | Low | Not Rated | 27 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | 2004 |
| Hickenbottom Dam | Low | Not Rated | 26 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | 1959 |
| Lake Sugema Silt Control Dam | Low | Not Rated | 26 | Debris Control | 1992 |
| Beggs Dam | Low | Not Rated | 26 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | 1985 |
| Gilchrist Dam | Low | Not Rated | 25 | Grade Stabilization | 2000 |
| Mc Donald Dam | Low | Not Rated | 25 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | 1964 |
| De Hart Dam | Low | Not Rated | 25 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | 1966 |
| Sels Dam | Low | Not Rated | 23 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | 1957 |
| Lake Sugema Silt Dam Site C | Low | Not Rated | 23 | Debris Control | 1994 |
| Lenth Wetland Dam (lower Pool) | Low | Not Rated | 11 | Fish and Wildlife Pond | 2000 |
| Elfrink Wetland Dam #2 | Low | Not Rated | 10 | Other | 1994 |
| Lenth Wetland Dam (upper Pool) | Low | Not Rated | 9 | Fish and Wildlife Pond | 2000 |
| Elfrink Wetland Dam #1 | Low | Not Rated | 8 | Other | 1994 |
| Cole (south) Dam | Low | Not Rated | 8 | Fish and Wildlife Pond | 1999 |
| Cole Dam | Low | Not Rated | 7 | Fish and Wildlife Pond | 1999 |