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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
Fairfield Waterworks Dam No 2 Iowa Jefferson 33 Low Satisfactory 1900 Water Supply
Lincoln Ridge Estates Dam Iowa Greene 33 Significant Fair 2007 Recreation
Mc Larty-Edwards Subwtrshd Sta 65+93 #M Iowa Woodbury 33 Low Not Rated 1966 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Carlson Dam Iowa Audubon 33 Low Not Rated 1950 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Jonbar Ranch Dam Iowa Dallas 33 Low Not Rated 1966 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Putnam Dam Iowa Davis 33 Low Not Rated 1978 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
East Aldrich Subwatershed M-3608.2 Iowa Ida 33 Low Not Rated 1954 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Weber Creek Subwatershed Site M-5276 Iowa Woodbury 33 Low Not Rated 1955 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Midwest Oilseeds Dam Iowa Dallas 33 Low Not Rated 2002 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Neva Anderson Trust Dam Iowa Montgomery 33 Low — 2021 Grade Stabilization
Walters Creek Watershed Site 44-1 Iowa Adams 33 Low Not Rated 1969 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Smith Dam Iowa Story 33 Low Not Rated 1969 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Lehr Dam Iowa Lucas 33 Low Not Rated 2006 Grade Stabilization
Soap Creek Watershed Site 26-39 Iowa Davis 33 Low Not Rated 1995 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Miami Lake Sediment Control Dam Site 2 Iowa Monroe 33 Low Not Rated 1980 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Mc Manigal Dam Iowa Mills 32 Low Not Rated 1945 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Oswald Dam Iowa Clarke 32 Low Not Rated 2004 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Hinrichs Dam Iowa Iowa 32 Low Not Rated 1970 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Garst Supply Dam Iowa Carroll 32 Low Not Rated 1995 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Kaiser Dam Iowa Monroe 32 Low Not Rated 1988 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Oak Hill Plantation Dam Iowa Dallas 32 Significant Satisfactory 2004 Recreation
Ryan Henschal Watershed Site F-3 Iowa Pottawattamie 32 Low Not Rated 1964 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Johnson Dam Iowa Davis 32 Low Not Rated 1972 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
David Loutzenhiser Dam Iowa Ringgold 32 Low — 2021 Grade Stabilization
Matt Brown Dam Iowa Union 32 Low — 2019 Grade Stabilization
Cutler Dam Iowa Polk 32 Low Not Rated 1940 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Bangston Dam Iowa Montgomery 32 Low Not Rated 2006 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Snakenburg Dam Iowa Jefferson 32 Low Not Rated 1985 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Bower Off-Road Dam Iowa Union 32 Low Not Rated 1990 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Waubonsie Creek Watershed Site M-4 Iowa Mills 32 Low Not Rated 1998 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Garst Dam Iowa Guthrie 32 Low Not Rated 1967 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Walters Creek Watershed Site 12-2 Iowa Adams 32 Low Not Rated 1968 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Huff Dam Iowa Van Buren 32 Low Not Rated 2003 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Cramer Dam Iowa Madison 32 Low Not Rated 1985 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Pierce Cr. No. 2 Site J-2 Iowa Page 32 Low Not Rated 1980 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Indian Creek Country Club Iowa Story 32 Low Not Rated 1981 Recreation
Bee Jay Watershed Site 16 Iowa Pottawattamie 32 Low Not Rated 1977 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Croy Subwatershed Site 2200 Iowa Monona 32 Low Not Rated 1951 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Kent Dam Iowa Lucas 32 Low Not Rated 1977 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Lake Morris Erosion Control Site 1 Iowa Lucas 32 Low Not Rated 1972 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Weaver Dam Iowa Warren 32 Low Not Rated 1976 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Stennett-Red Oak Watershed Site 8 Iowa Montgomery 32 Low Not Rated 1965 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Walters Creek Watershed Site 23-3 Iowa Adams 32 Low Not Rated 1972 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Blockton Watershed Site V-1 Iowa Taylor 32 Low Not Rated 1966 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Turkey Cr Watershed Site 10-2 Iowa Cass 32 Low Not Rated 1971 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Lake Miami Dam Iowa Monroe 32 Significant Satisfactory 1966 Recreation
Iowa Noname12 Iowa Des Moines 32 Low Not Rated 1967 Recreation
Spence Dam Iowa Warren 32 Low Not Rated 2003 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Derry Dam Iowa Taylor 32 Low Not Rated 1983 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Buch Dam Iowa Benton 32 Low Not Rated 1969 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.