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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
Glen Oaks Country Club Dam Iowa Polk 36 High Satisfactory 1950 Recreation
Arnold-Armstrong Subwtrshd Gully 23 Iowa Monona 36 Significant Fair 1961 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Big Park Watershed Site D-2 Iowa Crawford 36 Low Not Rated 1960 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Arnold Lake Dam Iowa Story 36 Low Not Rated 1964 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Simpson Creek Watershed Site 5 Iowa Fremont 36 Low Not Rated 1958 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Shreck Dam Iowa Ringgold 36 Low Not Rated 2000 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Stanzel Christian High School Dam Iowa Adair 36 Low Not Rated 1970 Recreation
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 ...
Stennett-Red Oak Watershed Site 7 Iowa Montgomery 36 Low Not Rated 1971 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Troublesome Cr Watershed Site 86-2 Iowa Audubon 36 Low Not Rated 1992 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Ahquabi Dredge Spoil Containment Dam 2a Iowa Warren 36 Low Not Rated 1995 Debris Control
Moorhead Dam Iowa Monona 36 Low Not Rated 1965 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Cynthia Schlapia Dam Iowa Ringgold 36 Low Not Rated 2016 Grade Stabilization
Spring Valley Project No. 2 Iowa Monona 36 Low Not Rated 1974 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Merritt/Roden Dam Iowa Carroll 36 Low Not Rated 1974 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Lincoln Dam Iowa Crawford 36 Low Not Rated 2004 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Iowa Noname95 Iowa Wayne 36 Low Not Rated 1980 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Mitchell/ Lyon Dam Iowa Guthrie 36 Low Not Rated 1974 Recreation
Jett Subwatershed Site 16-1 Iowa Woodbury 36 Low Not Rated 1966 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Freestone Dam Iowa Dallas 36 Low Not Rated 2000 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Pierce Creek No 1 Watershed Site 12 Iowa Page 36 Low Not Rated 1969 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Elkhorn No.2 Subwatershed 1-3112 Iowa Plymouth 36 Low Not Rated 1961 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Twelve Mile Creek Watershed Site D-44-1 Iowa Union 36 Low Not Rated 2008 Flood Risk Reduction
Bacon Creek Watershed Site A-1-1 Iowa Woodbury 36 High Fair 1978 Flood Risk Reduction
Arcola Subwatershed Sta 44+80 Iowa Monona 36 Low Not Rated 1964 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Petchulat Dam Iowa Johnson 36 Low Not Rated 1993 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Wenger Subwatershed Sta 43+88 #M Iowa Woodbury 36 Low Not Rated 1965 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Iowa Noname75 Iowa Union 36 Low Not Rated 1977 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Mosquito Creek Watershed Site 13-1 Iowa Harrison 36 Low Not Rated 1968 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Lake Homestead Dam Iowa Jackson 36 Significant Satisfactory 1978 Recreation
Jacobson Dam Iowa Crawford 36 Low Not Rated 1963 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Hopp Dam (Upper Site) Iowa Mills 36 Low Not Rated 2005 Grade Stabilization
Washington CO Road Dam 3-74-7 Iowa Washington 36 Low Not Rated 2002 Grade Stabilization
Elkhorn No.2 Subwatershed Site 1-3 Iowa Plymouth 36 Low Not Rated 1984 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Twelve Mile Creek Watershed Site D-41-A-5 Iowa Union 36 Low Not Rated 2006 Flood Risk Reduction
Cord Subwatershed M-5571 Iowa Woodbury 36 Low Not Rated 1957 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Engnell Dam Iowa Boone 36 Low Not Rated 1970 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Dane Ridge Watershed Site B-1 Iowa Crawford 36 Low Not Rated 1971 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Conley Dam 2 Iowa Cherokee 36 Low Not Rated 2002 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Davis Subwatershed M-7920 Iowa Woodbury 36 Low Not Rated 1958 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Stone Dam Iowa Louisa 36 Low Not Rated 1988 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Johnston Dam Iowa Marion 36 Low Not Rated 1973 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Windy Hill Subwatershed Site 5-1 Iowa Woodbury 36 Low Not Rated 1975 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Davis Subwatershed M-10843 Iowa Woodbury 36 Low Not Rated 1958 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Soap Creek Watershed Site 68-56 Iowa Monroe 36 Low Not Rated 2003 Flood Risk Reduction
Upper Beaver Subwatershed Site 51-1 Iowa Monona 36 Low Not Rated 1968 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Mill Picayune Watershed Site M-21-1 Iowa Shelby 36 Significant Not Rated 1980 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Schlies Dam Iowa Monona 36 Low Not Rated 1997 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.