Island Park Dam


River/Stream: North Raccoon River

Location: Adel, Dallas County
        Latitude: 41.620257
        Longitude: -94.013501
        Click here to view an aerial map of the dam.

Built: 1912

Owner: City of Adel

Height: 12 feet

Length: 163 feet

Hazards: drowning, visibility, usage, height

Warning Signs: sign are up

Portage: excellent portage trail built 2006 on river left

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Fatalities 3

  • June 15, 2003 - fisherman Troy Morrison
  • May 26, 2001 - swimmer Cory Hart
  • December 21, 1956 - Donald Greenslade through thin ice

Winter photos by Dave HIllman