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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
Weppler Dam Iowa Cass 33 Low — 2023 Grade Stabilization
Beary Dam Iowa Lucas 33 Low Not Rated 1990 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Greenland Dam Iowa Ringgold 33 Low Not Rated 1999 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Lincoln Ridge Estates Dam Iowa Greene 33 Significant Fair 2007 Recreation
Prehm Dam Iowa Henry 33 Low Not Rated 1986 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Badger Creek Watershed Site 45-4 Iowa Madison 33 Low Not Rated 1962 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Held Watershed Site D-4 Iowa Plymouth 33 Low Not Rated 1978 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Rasmussen Dam Iowa Madison 33 Low — 2020 Grade Stabilization
Dtl Farms LLC Dam Iowa Madison 33 Low — 2020 Grade Stabilization
Gardner Dam Iowa Wayne 33 Low Not Rated 2001 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Three Mile Creek Watershed Site 3 Iowa Union 33 Low Not Rated 1970 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Mc Larty-Edwards Subwtrshd #9 19+77 Iowa Woodbury 33 Low Not Rated 1966 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Mountain Dam Iowa Warren 33 Low Not Rated 1974 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Pilling Dam Iowa Pottawattamie 33 Low Not Rated 2003 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Mc Larty-Edwards Subwtrshd Sta 20+00 #1 Iowa Woodbury 33 Low Not Rated 1966 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Cheers Dam Iowa Union 33 Low Not Rated 2005 Grade Stabilization
Blockton Watershed Site A-1 Iowa Taylor 33 Low Not Rated 1973 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Ledgewood Creek Watershed Site 8-1 Iowa Fremont 33 Low Not Rated 1973 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
College Corner Subwatershed Site 3-1 Iowa Woodbury 33 Low Not Rated 1968 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Smith Dam Iowa Story 33 Low Not Rated 1969 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Neva Anderson Trust Dam Iowa Montgomery 33 Low — 2021 Grade Stabilization
Reed Subwatershed Site 1-1 Iowa Monona 33 Low Not Rated 1990 Flood Risk Reduction
Mc Donald Subwatershed Site 5-2290 Iowa Woodbury 33 Low Not Rated 1959 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Three Mile Creek Watershed Site 29 Iowa Union 33 Low Not Rated 1970 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Shelton Dam Iowa Lucas 33 Low Not Rated 1978 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Mc Aninch Dam Iowa Warren 33 Low Not Rated 1968 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Morf Dam Iowa Linn 33 Low Not Rated 2013 Recreation
Walters Creek Watershed Site 44-1 Iowa Adams 33 Low Not Rated 1969 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Robbins Dam Iowa Dallas 33 Low Not Rated 1967 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Whiskey Hollow Watershed - Lewis Site Iowa Louisa 33 Low Not Rated 1986 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Ballard Country Club Dam Iowa Story 33 Low Satisfactory 1974 Irrigation
O Brien Dam Iowa Guthrie 33 Low Not Rated 1989 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Eldred Sherwood Park Lake Dam Iowa Hancock 33 Low Not Rated 1967 Other
Bloom Dam Iowa Harrison 33 Low Not Rated 2006 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Simonsen Subwatershed Sta 142+42 Main Iowa Cherokee 33 Low Not Rated 1952 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Parnell Creek Subwatershed Site 20-2 Iowa Woodbury 33 Low Not Rated 1967 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Soap Creek Watershed Site 4-98 Iowa Appanoose 33 Low Not Rated 2005 Flood Risk Reduction
Soap Creek Watershed Site 4-113 Iowa Appanoose 33 Low Not Rated 1992 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Van Wyk/Vogel Dam Iowa Poweshiek 33 Low Not Rated 1989 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Miami Lake Sediment Control Dam Site 2 Iowa Monroe 33 Low Not Rated 1980 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Mucky Creek Subwatershed Sta 37+80 #8 Iowa Monona 33 Low Not Rated 1965 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Jaeschke Dam Iowa Clarke 33 Low Not Rated 1976 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Lake Miami Sediment Basin - Middle Site Iowa Monroe 33 Low Not Rated 2000 Grade Stabilization
Rock Creek Dam Iowa Jasper 33 Significant Fair — Recreation
Twelve Mile Creek Watershed Site 40-1 Iowa Union 33 Low Not Rated 1993 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Finucan Dam Iowa Webster 33 Low Not Rated 2003 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Troublesome Cr Watershed Site 86-4 Iowa Audubon 33 Low Not Rated 1992 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Springer Dam Iowa Greene 33 Low Not Rated 1965 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Reed Subwatershed Sta 97+82 Iowa Monona 33 Low Not Rated 1966 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.