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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
Parnell Creek Subwatershed Site 15-2 Iowa Woodbury 35 Low Not Rated 1967 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Mike Mikkelson Subwatershed 5-13484 Iowa Monona 35 Low Not Rated 1960 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Mc Grew Brothers Dam Iowa Mills 35 Low Not Rated 2001 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Dane Ridge Watershed Site D-11 Iowa Crawford 35 Low Not Rated 1978 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Greenfield Dam Iowa Jefferson 35 Low Not Rated 1998 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Dane Ridge Watershed Site D-9 Iowa Crawford 35 Low Not Rated 1978 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Izzak Walton League Dam Iowa Wapello 35 Significant Satisfactory 1965 Recreation
Haroldsen Dam Iowa Buena Vista 35 Low Not Rated 1974 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Dessel Dam Iowa Cherokee 35 Low Not Rated 1963 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Framton Farms -Site 2 Dam Iowa Madison 35 Low Not Rated 1999 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Wolf Creek Subwatershed Site 3-2 Iowa Woodbury 35 Low Not Rated 1971 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Wenger Dam Iowa Washington 35 Low Not Rated 2005 Grade Stabilization
Pleasant Valley Subwtrshd #1 Sta 53+70 Iowa Ida 35 Low Not Rated 1963 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Pemble Dam Iowa Greene 35 Low Not Rated 2001 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Klockgether Dam Iowa Crawford 35 Low Not Rated 1962 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Arrowhead Investments Dam Iowa Madison 35 Low — 2020 Grade Stabilization
Four-H Recreation Dam Iowa Louisa 35 Low Not Rated 1977 Recreation
Williams Dam Iowa Plymouth 35 Low Not Rated 1962 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 ...
Smith Dam Iowa Decatur 35 Low Not Rated 1972 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Folkerts Dam Iowa Lyon 35 Low Not Rated 1989 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Twelve Mile Creek Watershed Site 30 Iowa Union 35 Low Not Rated 1986 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Saxton Dam #2 Iowa Decatur 35 Low Not Rated 1987 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Jarrett Dam Iowa Des Moines 35 Low — 2023 Grade Stabilization
Hickory Glen Park Dam Iowa Polk 35 Significant Satisfactory 2019 Recreation
Panorama Silt Dam Site 2 Iowa Guthrie 35 Low Not Rated 1988 Other
Miami Lake Sediment Control Dam Site 1 Iowa Monroe 35 Low Not Rated 1980 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Klein Dam Iowa Marion 35 Low Not Rated 1966 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Rodney Subwatershed Site 8-2 Iowa Monona 35 Low Not Rated 1969 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Young Dam Iowa Madison 35 Low Not Rated 1969 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Carrier Dam Iowa Lee 35 Low Not Rated 1974 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Troublesome Creek Watershed Site 78-4 Iowa Cass 35 Low Not Rated 1999 Grade Stabilization
Quastad Dam Iowa Emmet 35 Low Not Rated 1975 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Kent Dam Iowa Lucas 35 Low Not Rated 1974 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Big Park Watershed Site F-1 Iowa Crawford 35 Low Not Rated 1965 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Weber Creek Subwatershed Site M-15543 Iowa Woodbury 35 Low Not Rated 1956 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Allen- Ewing Dam Iowa Wayne 35 Low Not Rated 1999 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Brantley Dam Iowa Lucas 35 Low Not Rated 1979 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
East Aldrich Subwatershed B-6603 Iowa Ida 35 Low Not Rated 1954 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Woods Hollow Subwatershed Sta 40+42 Iowa Monona 35 Low Not Rated 1960 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Little Egypt Subwatershed 5-4730 Iowa Woodbury 35 Low Not Rated 1961 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Joe Sinclair Dam Iowa Monroe 35 Low — 2018 Water Supply
Danilson Dam Iowa Boone 35 Low Not Rated 1973 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Grau Dam Iowa Crawford 34 Low Not Rated 1945 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Jorgenson Dam Iowa Guthrie 34 Low Not Rated 1975 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
West Sunnyside Watershed Site C-1-1 Iowa Plymouth 34 Low Not Rated 1959 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Reinert Dam Iowa Cherokee 34 Low Not Rated 1981 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Turkey Cr Watershed Site 19-21 Iowa Cass 34 Low Not Rated 1972 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Hound Dog Watershed Site B-8 Iowa Fremont 34 Low Not Rated 1963 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.