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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
Denison Country Club #3 Dam Iowa Crawford 32 Low Not Rated 1991 Irrigation
Horseshoe Cove Dam Iowa Guthrie 32 Significant Poor 1975 Recreation
Brown Dam Iowa Jefferson 32 Low Not Rated 1963 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Greg Gilbert Dam Iowa Clarke 32 Low - 2019 Grade Stabilization
Turkey Cr Watershed Site 10-2 Iowa Cass 32 Low Not Rated 1971 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Iowa Noname80 Iowa Woodbury 32 Low Not Rated 1975 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Troublesome Cr Watershed Site 84-1 Iowa Audubon 32 Significant Not Rated 1976 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Mc Cune Dam Iowa Iowa 32 Low Not Rated 2001 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Robison Dam Iowa Taylor 32 Low Not Rated 2007 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Twelve Mile Creek Watershed Site D-41a4 Iowa Union 32 Low Not Rated 1993 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
West Lake Dam (Mahaska Co) Iowa Mahaska 32 Significant Satisfactory 1989 Recreation
Woodbury County Roadgrade Dam 5-87-44 Iowa Woodbury 32 Low Not Rated 1991 Other
East Fork Grand River Watershed Site E-52 Iowa Ringgold 32 Low Not Rated 2006 Flood Risk Reduction
Fluitt Dam Iowa Lyon 32 Low Not Rated 1969 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Batesole Dam Iowa Warren 32 Low Not Rated 1996 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Ripperger Dam Iowa Union 32 Low Not Rated 1983 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Glen Ellen Subwatershed Site 3-2 Iowa Woodbury 32 High Fair 1963 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Miami Lake Sediment Control Dam Site 3 Iowa Monroe 32 Low Not Rated 1980 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Templeton Farms Dam Iowa Guthrie 32 Low Not Rated 1985 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Mosier/Bandy Dam Iowa Woodbury 32 Low Not Rated 1962 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Center Lake Dam Iowa Allamakee 32 Low Not Rated 1982 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Ls Miller 4-3375 Iowa Woodbury 32 Low - 1960 Grade Stabilization
Twelve Mile Creek Watershed Site 48 Iowa Union 32 Low Not Rated 1985 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Sundown Lake North Sediment Basin Iowa Appanoose 32 Low - 2018 Other
Attril Dam Iowa Plymouth 32 Low Not Rated 1962 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Troublesome Cr Watershed Site 49-1 Iowa Audubon 32 Low Not Rated 1979 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Indian Creek Watershed Site 6 Iowa Pottawattamie 32 Low Not Rated 1967 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Hertz Dam Iowa Story 32 Low Not Rated 1959 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Marion Co. Care Facility Dam Iowa Marion 32 Low Not Rated 1985 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Jones Brothers Dam Iowa Jefferson 32 Low Not Rated 1977 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Bee Jay Watershed Site 16 Iowa Pottawattamie 32 Low Not Rated 1977 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Creswell Dam Iowa Woodbury 32 Low Not Rated 1964 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
De Bruin Dam Iowa Jasper 32 Low Not Rated 1966 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Robinette Dam Iowa Montgomery 32 Low Not Rated 2013 Grade Stabilization
Mill Picayune Watershed Site N-38-1 Iowa Shelby 32 Low Not Rated 1964 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Carson Dam Iowa Cherokee 32 Low Not Rated 1977 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Turkey Cr Watershed Site 58 Iowa Cass 32 Low Not Rated 1969 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Patterson Dam Iowa Clarke 32 Low - 2018 Grade Stabilization
Fee Subwatershed Sta 05+00 Main Gully Iowa Cherokee 32 Low Not Rated 1954 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Pacha Dam Iowa Jefferson 32 Low Not Rated 1975 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Walling Subwatershed Sta 23+00 #1h Iowa Woodbury 32 Low Not Rated 1953 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Troublesome Cr Watershed Site 53-7 Iowa Audubon 32 Low Not Rated 1979 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Turkey Cr Watershed Site 59d-1 Iowa Cass 32 Significant Fair 1990 Flood Risk Reduction
Troublesome Cr Watershed Site 85-7 Iowa Audubon 32 Low Not Rated 1984 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Moulton Watershed Site B-7 Iowa Appanoose 32 Low Not Rated 1962 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Sunrise Subwatershed Site 7-1 Iowa Woodbury 32 Low Not Rated - Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Giffin Dam Iowa Des Moines 32 Low Not Rated 1965 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Pleasant Valley Subwtrshd #1a Sta 139+4 Iowa Ida 32 Low Not Rated 1963 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Zach Anderson Dam Iowa Montgomery 32 Low - 2024 Grade Stabilization
Mc Masters Subwatershed 2703 Iowa Monona 32 Low Not Rated 1955 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.