Iowa Code Title XI. Natural Resources [Chs. 455-485] § 464A.11. Water trails and low head dam public hazard statewide plan

a. Compiling an inventory of low head dams, including a listing of those low head dams, for the purposes of publicizing hazards through maps and warning signage.

b. Seeking input from the public and experts in various fields, including fisheries, rescue professionals, water recreation, river management, public utilities conservation, and landscape architecture, to be used in the recreation and safety components of the plan.

c. Developing standard recommendations for local communities including signage system and placement guidelines, boating access type, placement and construction guidelines, and volunteer recommendations for communities.

d. Recommending design templates for low head dams to reduce incidents of drowning.

e. With input from stakeholders, developing criteria for prioritizing removal or modification of low head dams.

f. With input from stakeholders, developing criteria for prioritizing development of water trails.