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4,128 dams in the National Inventory of Dams.

National Inventory of Dams

Browse 4,128 dams from the NID database. Each record includes dam name, location, physical dimensions, hazard potential classification, condition assessment, purpose, owner information, and emergency action plan status. Use the filters below to search by state, hazard level, condition, or keyword.

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Name State County Height (ft) Hazard Condition Year Purpose
Mule Creek Watershed Site 7 Iowa Mills 37 Low Not Rated 1954 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Soap Creek Watershed Site 68-68 Iowa Monroe 37 Low Not Rated 2006 Flood Risk Reduction
Walters Creek Watershed Site 25-1 Iowa Adams 37 Low Not Rated 1967 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Campbell Dam Iowa Ida 37 Low Not Rated 1964 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Rolling Hills Dam #1 Iowa Story 37 Low Not Rated 1973 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Waubonsie Cr. Watershed Site 39-1 Iowa Mills 37 Low Not Rated 1983 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Campbell Dam Iowa Crawford 37 Low Not Rated 1972 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Arlen Meyer Dam Iowa Page 37 Low — 2023 Grade Stabilization
Farm Creek Public Wildlife Area Dam Iowa Pottawattamie 37 Low Not Rated 2001 Fish and Wildlife Pond
Clark Subwatershed Gully 7 Sta70+00 Iowa Cherokee 37 Low Not Rated 1956 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Isu Dam Iowa Story 37 Low Not Rated 1958 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Mucky Creek Subwatershed Site 5-4185 Iowa Monona 37 Low Not Rated 1967 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Srite Dam Iowa Page 37 Low — 2023 Grade Stabilization
Iowa Noname18 Iowa Harrison 37 Low Not Rated 1961 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Bowden Dam Iowa Webster 37 Low Not Rated 1997 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Herberger Dam Iowa Warren 37 Low Not Rated 1975 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Lake Morris Erosion Control Site 3 Iowa Lucas 37 Low Not Rated 1972 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Clive Lake Dam Iowa Polk 37 High Satisfactory 1989 Other
Wheeler Dam Iowa O'Brien 37 Low Not Rated 1995 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Mill Picayune Watershed Site M-24-12 Iowa Shelby 37 Low Not Rated 1961 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Iowa Noname32 Iowa Monona 37 Low Not Rated 1967 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Mud Creek Subwatershed Site 14-1 Iowa Woodbury 37 Low Not Rated 1973 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Kuhlman Dam Iowa Crawford 37 Low Not Rated 1963 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Soap Creek Watershed Site 68-33b Iowa Monroe 37 Low Not Rated 1997 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Parnell Creek Subwatershed Site 5-1 Iowa Woodbury 36 Low Not Rated 1969 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Turkey Cr Watershed Site 49-A Iowa Cass 36 Low Not Rated 1967 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Strotenbecker Dam Iowa Mills 36 Low Not Rated 1960 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Plagge Dam Iowa Monona 36 Low Not Rated 1998 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Crooked Creek Watershed Site 6a-1 Iowa Audubon 36 Low Not Rated 1971 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Hound Dog Watershed Site F-16 Iowa Fremont 36 Low Not Rated 1962 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Big Park Watershed Site C-2 Iowa Crawford 36 Low Not Rated 1962 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Johnston Dam Iowa Marion 36 Low Not Rated 1973 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Kness Dam Iowa Monroe 36 Low Not Rated 1989 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Turkey Cr Watershed Site 59d-2 Iowa Cass 36 Significant Fair 1980 Flood Risk Reduction
Merritt/Roden Dam Iowa Carroll 36 Low Not Rated 1974 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Wayne Co. Roadgrade Dam 10-69-21 Iowa Wayne 36 Low Not Rated 1987 Other
Lincoln Dam Iowa Crawford 36 Low Not Rated 2004 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Little Beaver Subwatershed 5b-5000 Iowa Woodbury 36 Low Not Rated 1957 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Shreck Dam Iowa Ringgold 36 Low Not Rated 2000 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Silliman Dam Iowa Madison 36 Low Not Rated 1995 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Patz Dam Iowa Webster 36 Low Not Rated 1978 Recreation
Carter Dam Iowa Madison 36 Low Not Rated 1993 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Ahquabi Dredge Spoil Containment Dam 2a Iowa Warren 36 Low Not Rated 1995 Debris Control
Spring Valley Project No. 2 Iowa Monona 36 Low Not Rated 1974 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Ralston Subwatershed Site 1-2 Iowa Woodbury 36 Low Not Rated 1969 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Jacobson Dam Iowa Crawford 36 Low Not Rated 1963 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Big Park Watershed Site D-3 Iowa Crawford 36 Low Not Rated 1960 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Conley Dam 2 Iowa Cherokee 36 Low Not Rated 2002 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Lindberg/Johnson Dam Iowa Sac 36 Low Not Rated 1979 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Stone Dam Iowa Louisa 36 Low Not Rated 1988 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...

Frequently Asked Questions

Hazard potential is based on the consequences of dam failure, not the condition of the dam. High hazard means loss of human life is probable. Significant means economic and environmental losses are expected but no probable loss of life. Low means minimal losses are expected. The classification considers downstream population, infrastructure, and environmental resources.

Condition ratings reflect the physical state of the dam based on periodic inspections. Satisfactory means no deficiencies found. Fair means minor issues exist but no immediate action needed. Poor means safety deficiencies require remedial action. Unsatisfactory means the dam is unsafe and immediate corrective action is required.

Yes. Use the search field above to find dams by name. You can also combine the search with state, hazard, and condition filters to narrow your results. Each dam record links to a detail page with complete information.