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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
Staley & Rae Dam Iowa Crawford 35 Low Not Rated 1968 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Naylor Dam Iowa Mahaska 35 Low Not Rated 1971 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Fichter Dam Iowa Montgomery 35 Low Not Rated 1997 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Arrowhead Investments Dam Iowa Madison 35 Low — 2020 Grade Stabilization
Saxton Dam #2 Iowa Decatur 35 Low Not Rated 1987 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Dutch Hollow Subwatershed Site 1-3 Iowa Woodbury 35 Low Not Rated 1991 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Williams Dam Iowa Plymouth 35 Low Not Rated 1962 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Lautner Dam Iowa Greene 35 Low Not Rated 2004 Grade Stabilization
Gothier No.2 Subwatershed M-10840 Iowa Woodbury 35 Low Not Rated 1964 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Troublesome Creek Watershed Site 78-4 Iowa Cass 35 Low Not Rated 1999 Grade Stabilization
Izzak Walton League Dam Iowa Wapello 35 Significant Satisfactory 1965 Recreation
Soap Creek Watershed Site 90-83 Iowa Wapello 35 Low Not Rated 2004 Flood Risk Reduction
Mule Creek Watershed Sta 56+03 Iowa Mills 35 Low Not Rated 1956 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Haroldsen Dam Iowa Buena Vista 35 Low Not Rated 1974 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Hannen Lake Dam Iowa Benton 35 Significant Satisfactory 1959 Recreation
Pemble Dam Iowa Greene 35 Low Not Rated 2001 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Polk County Roadgrade Dam 5-80-22 Iowa Polk 35 Low Not Rated 1996 Other
Lake of Three Fire Dredge Spoil Contianment Dam Iowa Taylor 35 Low Not Rated 2003 Other
Simon Run Watershed Site 9-3e Iowa Pottawattamie 35 Low Not Rated 1985 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Dessel Dam Iowa Cherokee 35 Low Not Rated 1963 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
West Wolf Creek Subwatershed Site 12l Iowa Woodbury 35 Low Not Rated 1990 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Twelve Mile Creek Watershed Site 30 Iowa Union 35 Low Not Rated 1986 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Klockgether Dam Iowa Crawford 35 Low Not Rated 1962 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Wessel Sediment Basin Iowa Delaware 35 Low Not Rated 2005 Debris Control
Little Egypt Subwatershed 5-4730 Iowa Woodbury 35 Low Not Rated 1961 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Iowa Noname51 Iowa Taylor 35 Low Not Rated 1972 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Monroe CO Roadgrade Dam Site 35.4.10 Iowa Monroe 35 Low Not Rated 1985 Other
Smith Dam Iowa Decatur 35 Low Not Rated 1972 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Buckmaster Dam Iowa Allamakee 35 Low — 1967 Grade Stabilization
Three Mile Creek Watershed Site 52-1 Iowa Union 35 Low Not Rated 1976 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Walton Lake Dam Iowa Jefferson 35 Significant Satisfactory 1900 Water Supply
St. Thomas More Silt Dam Iowa Guthrie 35 Low Not Rated 1995 Debris Control
Rocky Branch Creek Watershed Site D-2 Iowa Jefferson 35 Low Not Rated 1964 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Village Oaks Phase 1 Iowa Scott 35 Low Not Rated 1975 Recreation
Thomas Dam Iowa Cherokee 35 Low Not Rated 2000 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Greenfield Dam Iowa Jefferson 35 Low Not Rated 1998 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Arnold-Armstrong Subwtrshd Sta 23+00 Iowa Monona 35 Low Not Rated 1963 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Davis Subwatershed M-18560 Iowa Woodbury 35 Low Not Rated 1958 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Ledgewood Creek Watershed Site 9-2 Iowa Fremont 35 Low Not Rated 1973 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Deutsch Dam Iowa Marshall 35 Low Not Rated 1960 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Mill Picayune Watershed Site I-1 Iowa Harrison 35 Low Not Rated 1984 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Binder Lake Dam Iowa Adams 35 Significant Satisfactory 1942 Water Supply
Soap Creek Watershed Site 68-61 Iowa Monroe 35 Low Not Rated 1994 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Wenger Dam Iowa Washington 35 Low Not Rated 2005 Grade Stabilization
Three Mile Creek Watershed Site 36 Iowa Union 35 Low Not Rated 1976 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
G&R Farms Dam Iowa Washington 35 Low Not Rated 1977 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Iowa Noname35 Iowa Plymouth 35 Significant Not Rated 1967 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Mc Donald Subwatershed Site 1 Iowa Woodbury 35 Low Not Rated 1985 Recreation
Lake Morris Erosion Control Site 7 Iowa Lucas 35 Low Not Rated 1972 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Miami Lake Sediment Control Dam Site 1 Iowa Monroe 35 Low Not Rated 1980 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.