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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
Ls Dennis Lindgren Iowa Ida 35 Low - 1995 Grade Stabilization
White Dam Iowa Marion 35 Low Not Rated 1974 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Wiechmann/Rooks Dam Iowa Hardin 35 Low Not Rated 1968 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Soap Creek Watershed Site 68-61 Iowa Monroe 35 Low Not Rated 1994 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Reel Dam Iowa Van Buren 35 Low Not Rated 2002 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Iowa Noname35 Iowa Plymouth 35 Significant Not Rated 1967 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Fichter Dam Iowa Montgomery 35 Low Not Rated 1997 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Williams Dam Iowa Montgomery 35 Low Not Rated 2006 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Hickory Glen Park Dam Iowa Polk 35 Significant Satisfactory 2019 Recreation
Polk County Roadgrade Dam 5-80-22 Iowa Polk 35 Low Not Rated 1996 Other
Haroldsen Dam Iowa Buena Vista 35 Low Not Rated 1974 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Walton Lake Dam Iowa Jefferson 35 Significant Satisfactory 1900 Water Supply
Wenger Dam Iowa Washington 35 Low Not Rated 2005 Grade Stabilization
Lautner Dam Iowa Greene 35 Low Not Rated 2004 Grade Stabilization
Mill Picayune Watershed Site M-24-7 Iowa Shelby 35 Low Not Rated 1972 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Smith Dam Iowa Decatur 35 Low Not Rated 1972 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Dane Ridge Watershed Site D-9 Iowa Crawford 35 Low Not Rated 1978 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Twelvemile Watershed Site D-60 Iowa Union 35 Low Not Rated 1999 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Big Park Watershed Site F-1 Iowa Crawford 35 Low Not Rated 1965 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Thomas Dam Iowa Cherokee 35 Low Not Rated 2000 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Troublesome Cr Watershed Site 81-4 Iowa Audubon 35 Low Not Rated 1975 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Mill Picayune Watershed Site P-4 Iowa Shelby 35 Low Not Rated 1995 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
G&R Farms Dam Iowa Washington 35 Low Not Rated 1977 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Klockgether Dam Iowa Crawford 35 Low Not Rated 1962 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Staley & Rae Dam Iowa Crawford 35 Low Not Rated 1968 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Little Egypt Subwatershed 5-4730 Iowa Woodbury 35 Low Not Rated 1961 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Upper Pine Lake Dredge Spoil Dam Iowa Hardin 35 Low Not Rated 1998 Other
Heritage Woods Dam Iowa Dallas 35 High Satisfactory 2008 Recreation
Dessel Dam Iowa Cherokee 35 Low Not Rated 1963 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Arnold-Armstrong Subwtrshd Sta 23+00 Iowa Monona 35 Low Not Rated 1963 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Mc Grew Brothers Dam Iowa Mills 35 Low Not Rated 2001 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Deutsch Dam Iowa Marshall 35 Low Not Rated 1960 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Pemble Dam Iowa Greene 35 Low Not Rated 2001 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Troublesome Creek Watershed Site 78-4 Iowa Cass 35 Low Not Rated 1999 Grade Stabilization
Arrowhead Investments Dam Iowa Madison 35 Low - 2020 Grade Stabilization
Greenfield Dam Iowa Jefferson 35 Low Not Rated 1998 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Williams Dam Iowa Plymouth 35 Low Not Rated 1962 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Three Mile Creek Watershed Site 52-1 Iowa Union 35 Low Not Rated 1976 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Gothier No.2 Subwatershed M-10840 Iowa Woodbury 35 Low Not Rated 1964 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Hidden Acres Dam Iowa Webster 35 Low Not Rated 1990 Recreation
Nodaway Lake Dam Iowa Adair 35 Significant Fair 1936 Water Supply
Mill Picayune Watershed Site I-1 Iowa Harrison 35 Low Not Rated 1984 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Dutch Hollow Subwatershed Site 1-3 Iowa Woodbury 35 Low Not Rated 1991 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Brantley Dam Iowa Lucas 35 Low Not Rated 1979 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Walling Subwatershed Sta 20+86 #1b Iowa Woodbury 35 Low Not Rated 1953 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Bacon Creek Watershed Site A-2-6 Iowa Woodbury 35 Significant Not Rated 1978 Flood Risk Reduction
Wolf Creek Subwatershed Site 3-2 Iowa Woodbury 35 Low Not Rated 1971 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Three Mile Creek Watershed Site 36 Iowa Union 35 Low Not Rated 1976 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Lake Morris Erosion Control Site 7 Iowa Lucas 35 Low Not Rated 1972 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Railroad Lake Dam Iowa Scott 35 Significant Satisfactory 1983 Recreation

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.