Plan a launch at Upper Dam
Upper Dam is listed near Fort Dodge, IA with a recorded waterbody of Des Moines River. Use the recorded location for navigation, and verify launch suitability, fees, and current access rules before towing.
Listed waterbodyDes Moines River
Access category (unverified)Public
Ramp surface & launch lanesNot verified
Fees, parking & hoursNot verified
Source label: USGS. This identifies the imported inventory source, not a verified facility operator.
Recorded location
6th Avenue Northwest, Fort Dodge, Wahkonsa Township, Webster County, Iowa, 50501, United States
County: Webster County
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Nearby alternative launches
Candidate boat-ramp records within 25 straight-line miles, prioritized by a meaningful exact waterbody match. Distances are not driving distances and do not establish navigable connections.
- Lower Dam
2.1 mi straight-line · Same named waterbody - Dolliver State Park
10.9 mi straight-line · Same named waterbody - Lake Nokomis Boat Ramp
14.5 mi straight-line · Same named waterbody - Joe Sheldon Park
14.7 mi straight-line · Same named waterbody - Deception Hollow
16.1 mi straight-line · Same named waterbody - Rutland Utility Dam
17.0 mi straight-line · Same named waterbody