Clarksville Dam


River/Stream: Shell Rock River

Location: Clarksville, Butler County
        Latitude: 42.766971
        Longitude: -92.668948
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Built: 1932

View of dam's horizon line from upstream on river left.


Owner: Iowa Department of Natural Resources and Butler County Conservation Board

Height: 4 feet

Length: 150 feet

Hazards:

Warning Signs: Above average due to Iowa DNR ownership

Portage option: On river left approximately 300 feet upstream of the dam. Watch for signage and three stone steps.

Comments: aka Heery Woods Park Dam. Dam face river left of center starting to deteriorate.

Fatalities: