Browse Dams
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.
| Name | State | County | Height (ft) | Hazard | Condition | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elkhorn No.2 Subwatershed Site 1-3 | Iowa | Plymouth | 36 | Low | Not Rated | 1984 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Upper Beaver Subwatershed Site 51-1 | Iowa | Monona | 36 | Low | Not Rated | 1968 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Seven Cedars Farms Dam | Iowa | Crawford | 36 | Low | Not Rated | 2001 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Quad Valley Subwatershed Site 1d-1 | Iowa | Ida | 36 | Low | Not Rated | 1967 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Beane Dam | Iowa | Tama | 36 | Low | Not Rated | 1973 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Dane Ridge Watershed Site B-1 | Iowa | Crawford | 36 | Low | Not Rated | 1971 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Miller & Stender Dam | Iowa | Crawford | 35 | Low | Not Rated | 1969 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Marywood Farms Dam | Iowa | Warren | 35 | Low | Not Rated | 1966 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Banks Dam | Iowa | Plymouth | 35 | Low | Not Rated | 1967 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Short Dam | Iowa | Clarke | 35 | Low | Not Rated | 1992 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Mc Donald Subwatershed Site 1 | Iowa | Woodbury | 35 | Low | Not Rated | 1985 | Recreation |
| Wilson Dam | Iowa | Lee | 35 | Low | Not Rated | 1999 | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Appenzeller Dam | Iowa | Dallas | 35 | Low | Not Rated | 1961 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Crooked Creek Watershed Site 11-C | Iowa | Cass | 35 | Low | Not Rated | 1971 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Klein Dam | Iowa | Marion | 35 | Low | Not Rated | 1966 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Lake Huntington | Iowa | Scott | 35 | Significant | Fair | 1971 | Recreation |
| Bacon Creek Watershed Site A-2-6 | Iowa | Woodbury | 35 | Significant | Not Rated | 1978 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Izzak Walton League Dam | Iowa | Wapello | 35 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1965 | Recreation |
| Wolf Creek Subwatershed Site 3-2 | Iowa | Woodbury | 35 | Low | Not Rated | 1971 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Walton Lake Dam | Iowa | Jefferson | 35 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1900 | Water Supply |
| Hickenbottom Dam | Iowa | Jefferson | 35 | Low | Not Rated | 1985 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| White Dam | Iowa | Marion | 35 | Low | Not Rated | 1974 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Upper Pine Lake Dredge Spoil Dam | Iowa | Hardin | 35 | Low | Not Rated | 1998 | Other |
| Paluska Dam | Iowa | Davis | 35 | Low | Not Rated | 2016 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Little Egypt Subwatershed 5-4730 | Iowa | Woodbury | 35 | Low | Not Rated | 1961 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Pleasant Valley Subwtrshd #1 Sta 53+70 | Iowa | Ida | 35 | Low | Not Rated | 1963 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Troublesome Cr Watershed Site 81-4 | Iowa | Audubon | 35 | Low | Not Rated | 1975 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Smith Dam | Iowa | Decatur | 35 | Low | Not Rated | 1972 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| West Douglas Watershed Site B-1 | Iowa | Adams | 35 | Low | Not Rated | 1968 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Dutch Hollow Subwatershed Site 1-3 | Iowa | Woodbury | 35 | Low | Not Rated | 1991 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Mill Picayune Watershed Site I-1 | Iowa | Harrison | 35 | Low | Not Rated | 1984 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Walling Subwatershed Sta 18+02 #5 | Iowa | Woodbury | 35 | Low | Not Rated | 1953 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Naylor Dam | Iowa | Mahaska | 35 | Low | Not Rated | 1971 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Mike Mikkelson Subwatershed 5-13484 | Iowa | Monona | 35 | Low | Not Rated | 1960 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Haroldsen Dam | Iowa | Buena Vista | 35 | Low | Not Rated | 1974 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| West Sunnyside Watershed Site C-1 | Iowa | Plymouth | 35 | Low | Not Rated | 1969 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Davids Creek Watershed Site 10-1 | Iowa | Audubon | 35 | Low | Not Rated | 1966 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| East Aldrich Subwatershed B-6603 | Iowa | Ida | 35 | Low | Not Rated | 1954 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Tim Lau Site 2 | Iowa | Clarke | 35 | Low | Not Rated | 2016 | Grade Stabilization |
| Polk County Roadgrade Dam 5-80-22 | Iowa | Polk | 35 | Low | Not Rated | 1996 | Other |
| Mill Picayune Watershed Site P-4 | Iowa | Shelby | 35 | Low | Not Rated | 1995 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Lautner Dam | Iowa | Greene | 35 | Low | Not Rated | 2004 | Grade Stabilization |
| Three Mile Creek Watershed Site 42 | Iowa | Union | 35 | Low | Not Rated | 1970 | Other |
| Rodney Subwatershed Site 8-2 | Iowa | Monona | 35 | Low | Not Rated | 1969 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Bear Creek Watershed Site 25 | Iowa | Winneshiek | 35 | Low | Not Rated | 2000 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Iowa Noname51 | Iowa | Taylor | 35 | Low | Not Rated | 1972 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Allen- Ewing Dam | Iowa | Wayne | 35 | Low | Not Rated | 1999 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Klockgether Dam | Iowa | Crawford | 35 | Low | Not Rated | 1962 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Miami Lake Sediment Control Dam Site 1 | Iowa | Monroe | 35 | Low | Not Rated | 1980 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Deutsch Dam | Iowa | Marshall | 35 | Low | Not Rated | 1960 | 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.