Dams in Van Buren County, Iowa
45Total Dams
1High Hazard
1Significant
| 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 |