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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
Nutt Hollow Subwatershed Site 3-3075 Iowa Monona 32 Low Not Rated 1958 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Weaver Dam Iowa Warren 32 Low Not Rated 1976 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Weber Creek Subwatershed Site M-13551 Iowa Woodbury 32 Low Not Rated 1956 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Iowa Noname12 Iowa Des Moines 32 Low Not Rated 1967 Recreation
Spence Dam Iowa Warren 32 Low Not Rated 2003 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Jett Subwatershed Site M-1 Iowa Woodbury 32 Low Not Rated 1966 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Derry Dam Iowa Taylor 32 Low Not Rated 1983 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Twelve Mile Creek Watershed Site D-41a4 Iowa Union 32 Low Not Rated 1993 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Buch Dam Iowa Benton 32 Low Not Rated 1969 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Batesole Dam Iowa Warren 32 Low Not Rated 1996 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Attril Dam Iowa Plymouth 32 Low Not Rated 1962 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Lake Morris Erosion Control Site 1 Iowa Lucas 32 Low Not Rated 1972 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Bee Jay Watershed Site 16 Iowa Pottawattamie 32 Low Not Rated 1977 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Triple B Dam 2 Iowa Jasper 32 Low Not Rated 1997 Fish and Wildlife Pond
Templeton Farms Dam Iowa Guthrie 32 Low Not Rated 1985 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Cottonwood-Green Valley Subws Sta 14+10 Iowa Monona 32 Low Not Rated 1966 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Walters Creek Watershed Site 23-3 Iowa Adams 32 Low Not Rated 1972 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Ripperger Dam Iowa Union 32 Low Not Rated 1983 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Turkey Cr Watershed Site 58-3 Iowa Cass 32 Low Not Rated 1969 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Stennett-Red Oak Watershed Site 8 Iowa Montgomery 32 Low Not Rated 1965 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Oak Hill Plantation Dam Iowa Dallas 32 Significant Satisfactory 2004 Recreation
Washburn Subwatershed Sta28+00 Gully3 Iowa Woodbury 32 Low Not Rated 1960 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Center Lake Dam Iowa Allamakee 32 Low Not Rated 1982 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Bear Creek Watershed Site 47 Iowa Winneshiek 32 Low Not Rated 2006 Flood Risk Reduction
Monument Road Dam Iowa Pottawattamie 32 High Satisfactory 2011 Recreation
Robison Dam Iowa Taylor 32 Low Not Rated 2007 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Moulton Watershed Site B-7 Iowa Appanoose 32 Low Not Rated 1962 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
De Bruin Dam Iowa Jasper 32 Low Not Rated 1966 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Mc Cune Dam Iowa Iowa 32 Low Not Rated 2001 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Carl Kirkland Dam Iowa Union 32 Low Not Rated 2014 Grade Stabilization
Fluitt Dam Iowa Lyon 32 Low Not Rated 1969 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Brown Dam Iowa Jefferson 32 Low Not Rated 1963 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Greg Gilbert Dam Iowa Clarke 32 Low — 2019 Grade Stabilization
Sundown Lake North Sediment Basin Iowa Appanoose 32 Low — 2018 Other
Iowa Noname80 Iowa Woodbury 32 Low Not Rated 1975 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Walling Subwatershed Sta 38+00 #1b Iowa Woodbury 32 Low Not Rated 1953 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Giffin Dam Iowa Des Moines 32 Low Not Rated 1965 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Indian Creek Watershed Site 6 Iowa Pottawattamie 32 Low Not Rated 1967 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Mc Call Subwatershed Site M-5 Iowa Monona 32 Low Not Rated 1964 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Twelve Mile Creek Watershed Site 48 Iowa Union 32 Low Not Rated 1985 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Carson Dam Iowa Cherokee 32 Low Not Rated 1977 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Van Haaften Dam Iowa Marion 32 Low Not Rated 1961 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Soap Creek Watershed Site 68-54 Iowa Monroe 32 Low Not Rated 1997 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Pacha Dam Iowa Jefferson 32 Low Not Rated 1975 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Big Park Watershed Site A-4 Iowa Crawford 32 Low Not Rated 1970 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Patterson Dam Iowa Clarke 32 Low — 2018 Grade Stabilization
Jones Brothers Dam Iowa Jefferson 32 Low Not Rated 1977 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Kemp/Crumly Dam Iowa Louisa 32 Low Not Rated 1972 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Mc Whirter Dam Iowa Jasper 32 Low Not Rated 1960 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Creswell Dam Iowa Woodbury 32 Low Not Rated 1964 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.