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 dam has 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 assessed | 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 assessed | 37 | Other | 1993 |
| Indian Cr-van Buren Watershed Site 13 | Low | Not assessed | 36 | Other | 1988 |
| Reel Dam | Low | Not assessed | 35 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | 2002 |
| Trachsel Dam | Low | Not assessed | 34 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | 2003 |
| Robinson Dam | Low | Not assessed | 34 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | 2001 |
| Van Buren County Roadgrade Dam 4-68-11 | Low | Not assessed | 34 | Other | 1987 |
| Johnston Dam | Low | Not assessed | 33 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | 1962 |
| Huff Dam | Low | Not assessed | 32 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | 2003 |
| Mohr & Sharp Dam | Low | Not assessed | 32 | Grade Stabilization | 2001 |
| Indian Cr-van Buren Watershed Site 21 | Low | Not assessed | 32 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | 1988 |
| Reel Dam | Low | Not assessed | 31 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | 1995 |
| Indian Cr-van Buren Watershed Site 20 | Low | Not assessed | 31 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | 1989 |
| Randolph Dam | Low | Not assessed | 30 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | 2000 |
| Holsapple Dam | Low | Not assessed | 30 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | 2000 |
| Tug Creek Roadgrade - West Dam | Low | Not assessed | 30 | Other | 1990 |
| Tug Creek Roadgrade - East Dam | Low | Not assessed | 30 | Other | 1990 |
| Kisling Dam | Low | Not assessed | 29 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | 1996 |
| Franklin Dam | Low | Not assessed | 29 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | 1986 |
| Johnston Dam | Low | Not assessed | 29 | Grade Stabilization | 2005 |
| Van Buren County Roadgrade 14-70-10 | Low | Not assessed | 29 | Grade Stabilization | 2003 |
| Indian Cr-van Buren Watershed Site 30 | Low | Not assessed | 29 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | 1989 |
| Thomas Dam | Low | Not assessed | 28 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | 1985 |
| Van Buren County Roadgrade Dam 28-68-9 | Low | Not assessed | 28 | Other | 1982 |
| Marlay Dam | Low | Not assessed | 27 | Grade Stabilization | 1999 |
| Lint Dam | Low | Not assessed | 27 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | 1996 |
| Snyder Dam | Low | Not assessed | 27 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | 2004 |
| Hickenbottom Dam | Low | Not assessed | 26 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | 1959 |
| Lake Sugema Silt Control Dam | Low | Not assessed | 26 | Debris Control | 1992 |
| Beggs Dam | Low | Not assessed | 26 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | 1985 |
| Gilchrist Dam | Low | Not assessed | 25 | Grade Stabilization | 2000 |
| Mc Donald Dam | Low | Not assessed | 25 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | 1964 |
| De Hart Dam | Low | Not assessed | 25 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | 1966 |
| Sels Dam | Low | Not assessed | 23 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | 1957 |
| Lake Sugema Silt Dam Site C | Low | Not assessed | 23 | Debris Control | 1994 |
| Lenth Wetland Dam (lower Pool) | Low | Not assessed | 11 | Fish and Wildlife Pond | 2000 |
| Elfrink Wetland Dam #2 | Low | Not assessed | 10 | Other | 1994 |
| Lenth Wetland Dam (upper Pool) | Low | Not assessed | 9 | Fish and Wildlife Pond | 2000 |
| Elfrink Wetland Dam #1 | Low | Not assessed | 8 | Other | 1994 |
| Cole (south) Dam | Low | Not assessed | 8 | Fish and Wildlife Pond | 1999 |
| Cole Dam | Low | Not assessed | 7 | Fish and Wildlife Pond | 1999 |