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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
Se Des Moines Stormwater Det. Dam #3 Iowa Polk 34 Significant Satisfactory 1999 Flood Risk Reduction
F.W.Kent Park Dam Iowa Johnson 34 Low Not Rated 1972 Recreation
English Bench Watershed Site 1 Iowa Allamakee 34 Low Not Rated 1969 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Rocky Branch Creek, Site Mike Taylor Dam Iowa Madison 34 Low Not Rated 2016 Grade Stabilization
Brooks Dam Iowa Henry 34 Low Not Rated 1964 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Stimson Farms Dam Iowa Page 34 Low — 2021 Grade Stabilization
Henry Dam Iowa Crawford 34 Low Not Rated 1960 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Troublesome Creek Watershed Site 85-2 Iowa Audubon 34 Low Not Rated 2003 Grade Stabilization
Maxon Reservoir Dam Iowa Monroe 34 Low Not Rated 1984 Recreation
Mill Picayune Watershed Site S-32-1 Iowa Harrison 34 Low Not Rated 1992 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Ls Janet Lindgren Iowa Ida 34 Low — 1998 Grade Stabilization
David Downey Dam Iowa Union 34 Low Not Rated 2013 Grade Stabilization
Three D Dam Iowa Story 34 Low Not Rated 1971 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Smith (Steve) Dam Iowa Harrison 34 Low Not Rated 2011 Flood Risk Reduction
Wayne Co. Roadgrade Dam - Clow Site Iowa Wayne 34 Significant Satisfactory 1996 Other
Boeck Dam Iowa Crawford 34 Low Not Rated 1974 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Hickory Lake Dam Iowa Polk 34 Low Not Rated 1970 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Willow Creek Subwatershed Site 10-3 Iowa Woodbury 34 Low Satisfactory 1968 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Teeples Dam Iowa Greene 34 Low Not Rated 2002 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Croy Subwatershed Site M-7500 Iowa Monona 34 Low Not Rated 1952 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Jungman Dam Iowa Dallas 34 Low Not Rated 1987 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Davis Subwatershed 5-1620 Iowa Woodbury 34 Low Not Rated 1958 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Bennett Lake Dam Iowa Cedar 34 Low Not Rated 1968 Recreation
Jenkins Dam Iowa Warren 34 Low Not Rated 1963 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Waubonsie Creek Watershed Site M-3 Iowa Mills 34 Low Not Rated 1999 Grade Stabilization
Jorgenson Dam Iowa Guthrie 34 Low Not Rated 1975 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Lacey Dam Iowa Crawford 34 Low Not Rated 1968 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Moeller Dam Iowa Crawford 34 Low Not Rated 1960 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Harmon Farms Dam Iowa Taylor 34 Low Not Rated 1996 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Burhans Dam Iowa Madison 34 Low Not Rated 1972 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Alfred Dam Iowa Wayne 34 Low Not Rated 2005
Readhead Dam Iowa Story 34 Low Not Rated 1997 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Oakland Acres Dam Iowa Jasper 34 Low Not Rated 1972 Recreation
Davis Subwatershed M-14077 Iowa Woodbury 34 Low Not Rated 1958 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Little Beaver Subwatershed 2-15127 Iowa Woodbury 34 Low Not Rated 1957 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Keenen Dam Iowa Jasper 34 Low Not Rated 1964 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Gochenour Dam Iowa Monona 34 Low Not Rated 2011 Flood Risk Reduction
Westside Subwatershed Site 3-2 Iowa Ida 34 Low Not Rated 2003 Flood Risk Reduction
Robinson Dam Iowa Van Buren 34 Low Not Rated 2001 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
West Sunnyside Watershed Site C-1-1 Iowa Plymouth 34 Low Not Rated 1959 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Dorfler Dam Iowa Crawford 34 Low Not Rated 1971 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Mill Picayune Watershed Site M-29-1 Iowa Crawford 34 Low Not Rated 1993 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Gant Creek Watershed Site A-4 Iowa Plymouth 34 Low Not Rated 1969 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Saylorville Wildlife Area Dam Iowa Dallas 34 Low Not Rated — Fish and Wildlife Pond
Bitter Creek Subwatershed Site E6-1 Iowa Ida 34 Low Not Rated 1995 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Jon Bix Dam Iowa Page 34 Low — 2023 Grade Stabilization
Weis Dam Iowa Union 34 Low Not Rated 1971 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Smith Dam Iowa Woodbury 34 Significant Not Rated 1965 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Jorgensen Dam Iowa Guthrie 34 Low Not Rated 1971 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Forinash & Lundberg Dam Iowa Warren 34 Low Not Rated 1975 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.