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.

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Name State County Height (ft) Hazard Condition Year Purpose
Van Buren County Roadgrade Dam 4-68-11 Iowa Van Buren 34 Low Not Rated 1987 Other
Alfred Dam Iowa Wayne 34 Low Not Rated 2005
Mill Picayune Watershed Site S-8-3 Iowa Harrison 34 Low Not Rated 1965 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Readhead Dam Iowa Story 34 Low Not Rated 1997 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Jones Cove Dam Iowa Guthrie 34 Low Not Rated 1994 Other
Lindgren Dam #3 Iowa Ida 34 Low Not Rated 1998 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Jorgenson Dam Iowa Guthrie 34 Low Not Rated 1975 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
English Bench Watershed Site 8 Iowa Allamakee 34 Low Not Rated 1971 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
West Sunnyside Watershed Site C-1-1 Iowa Plymouth 34 Low Not Rated 1959 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Williams Dam Iowa Clarke 34 Low Not Rated 2010 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Getter Dam Iowa Adams 34 Low Not Rated 1974 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Mill Picayune Watershed Site M-22-1 Iowa Shelby 34 Low Not Rated 1978 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Harmon Farms Dam Iowa Taylor 34 Low Not Rated 1996 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Seed Savers Dam Iowa Winneshiek 34 Low — 2021 Flood Risk Reduction
Mark Maeder Dam Iowa Adair 34 Low — 2020 Grade Stabilization
English Bench Watershed Site 1 Iowa Allamakee 34 Low Not Rated 1969 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Bitter Creek Subwatershed Site E6-1 Iowa Ida 34 Low Not Rated 1995 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Block Dam Iowa Crawford 34 Low Not Rated 1967 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Crumly Dam Iowa Muscatine 34 Low Not Rated 1977 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Mill Picayune Watershed Site M-29-1 Iowa Crawford 34 Low Not Rated 1993 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Davids Creek Watershed Site 9-2 Iowa Audubon 34 Low Not Rated 1963 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Greenwood Dam Iowa Harrison 34 Low Not Rated 1996 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Miller Subwatershed 3-A-1500 Iowa Woodbury 34 Low Not Rated 1960 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Lundell Dam Iowa Cherokee 34 Low Not Rated 1999 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Rocky Branch Creek, Site Mike Taylor Dam Iowa Madison 34 Low Not Rated 2016 Grade Stabilization
Greene County Dam Iowa Greene 34 Low Not Rated 1984 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Jett Subwatershed Site M-2 Iowa Woodbury 34 Low Not Rated 1966 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Robinson Dam Iowa Van Buren 34 Low Not Rated 2001 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Dorfler Dam Iowa Crawford 34 Low Not Rated 1971 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 ...
Kennett/Renfro Dam Iowa Greene 34 Low Not Rated 1971 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Arcola Subwatershed Site B-3000 Iowa Monona 34 Low Not Rated 1965 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Smith Dam Iowa Woodbury 34 Significant Not Rated 1965 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Saylorville Wildlife Area Dam Iowa Dallas 34 Low Not Rated — Fish and Wildlife Pond
Jorgensen Dam Iowa Guthrie 34 Low Not Rated 1971 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Badger Creek Watershed Site 5-1 Iowa Madison 34 Low Not Rated 1984 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Walters Creek Watershed Site 4-2 Iowa Adams 34 Low Not Rated 1967 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Keenen Dam Iowa Jasper 34 Low Not Rated 1964 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
White Dam Iowa Taylor 34 Low Not Rated 1975 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Soap Creek Watershed Site 68-77 Iowa Monroe 33 Low Not Rated 2005 Flood Risk Reduction
Appanoose Country Club Dam Iowa Appanoose 33 Low Not Rated 1999 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Weppler Dam Iowa Cass 33 Low — 2023 Grade Stabilization
Three Mile Creek Watershed Site 29 Iowa Union 33 Low Not Rated 1970 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Neva Anderson Trust Dam Iowa Montgomery 33 Low — 2021 Grade Stabilization
East Aldrich Subwatershed M-3608.2 Iowa Ida 33 Low Not Rated 1954 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Springer Dam Iowa Greene 33 Low Not Rated 1965 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Lange Dam Iowa Madison 33 Low — 2021 Grade Stabilization
West Wolf Creek Subwatershed Site 26 Iowa Woodbury 33 Low Not Rated 1995 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Iowa Noname41 Iowa Pottawattamie 33 Low Not Rated 1970 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.