Dams in Worth County, Iowa
7Total Dams
0High Hazard
2Significant
Dam Safety in Worth County, Iowa
Worth County has 7 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams. Another 2 carry a significant hazard classification.
The average dam in Worth County is 50 years old. The most common purpose is recreation. The tallest dam is Elk Creek Game Management Dam 2 at 18 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elk Creek Game Management Dam 2 | Significant | Fair | 18 | Recreation | 1965 |
| Elk Creek Game Management Dam 1 | Significant | Fair | 17 | Recreation | 1961 |
| Fertile Mill Dam | Low | Not Rated | 11 | Recreation | 1929 |
| Hanlontown Slough Dam 1.1 | Low | Not Rated | 11 | Fish and Wildlife Pond | 2001 |
| Silver Lake Dam | Low | Not Rated | 10 | ||
| Hanlontown Slough Site 3 | Low | Not Rated | 8 | Fish and Wildlife Pond | 2000 |
| Cutler Dam | Low | Not Rated | 7 | Fish and Wildlife Pond | 1999 |