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
Lake of Three Fires Dam Iowa Taylor 32 Significant Satisfactory 1967 Recreation
De Bruin Dam Iowa Jasper 32 Low Not Rated 1966 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Jones Brothers Dam Iowa Jefferson 32 Low Not Rated 1977 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Carson Dam Iowa Cherokee 32 Low Not Rated 1977 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Zach Anderson Dam Iowa Montgomery 32 Low — 2024 Grade Stabilization
Walling Subwatershed Sta 18+50 #1j Iowa Woodbury 32 Low Not Rated 1953 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Patterson Dam Iowa Clarke 32 Low — 2018 Grade Stabilization
Hertz Dam Iowa Story 32 Low Not Rated 1959 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Creswell Dam Iowa Woodbury 32 Low Not Rated 1964 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Pacha Dam Iowa Jefferson 32 Low Not Rated 1975 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 ...
Giffin Dam Iowa Des Moines 32 Low Not Rated 1965 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Badger Creek Watershed Site 30-2 Iowa Madison 32 Low Not Rated 1963 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Turkey Cr Watershed Site 13 Iowa Cass 32 Low Not Rated 1971 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Langenfield/Kolln Dam Iowa Crawford 32 Low Not Rated 1975 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Walling Subwatershed Sta 78+96 #1b Iowa Woodbury 32 Low Not Rated 1953 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Bear Creek Watershed Site 23 Iowa Winneshiek 32 Low Not Rated 2000 Flood Risk Reduction
Bee Jay Watershed Site 16 Iowa Pottawattamie 32 Low Not Rated 1977 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Nutt Hollow Subwatershed Site 3-3075 Iowa Monona 32 Low Not Rated 1958 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Jewell Dam Iowa Winneshiek 31 Low — 2022 Flood Risk Reduction
Brant Dam Iowa Wapello 31 Low Not Rated 1995 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Mosquito of Harrison B Iowa Harrison 31 Low Not Rated 1987 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Mayfield Dam Iowa Clarke 31 Low Not Rated 1997 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Cowles Dam Iowa Decatur 31 Low Not Rated 1991 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Gesicki Dam Iowa Appanoose 31 Low Not Rated 1987 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Mill Picayune Watershed Site N-13-1 Iowa Harrison 31 Low Not Rated 1965 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Weber Creek Subwatershed Site 3-4287 Iowa Woodbury 31 Low Not Rated 1955 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Big Wyacondah Watershed Site 23 Iowa Davis 31 Low Not Rated 1966 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Trotter Dam Iowa Jasper 31 Low Not Rated 1971 Recreation
Hawkins Dam Iowa Decatur 31 Low Not Rated 1969 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Bergeson Dam Iowa Cherokee 31 Low Not Rated 1959 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Collins Dam Iowa Davis 31 Low Not Rated 1997 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Frank Dam Iowa Adair 31 Low Not Rated 1989 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Stickles Dam Iowa Union 31 Low Not Rated 1977 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Randall Dam Iowa Johnson 31 Low Not Rated 1976 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Mill Picayune Watershed Site M-24-15 Iowa Shelby 31 Low Not Rated 1963 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Wise Dam Iowa Woodbury 31 Low Not Rated 1967 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Pierce Dam Iowa Lucas 31 Low Not Rated 1998 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Turkey Creek Watershed Site 10-26 Iowa Cass 31 Low Not Rated 2005 Flood Risk Reduction
Mc Clendon Dam Iowa Harrison 31 Low Not Rated 2000 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Parnell Creek Subwatershed Site 21-2 Iowa Woodbury 31 Low Not Rated 1967 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Lum Hollow Subwatershed 9-7697 Iowa Woodbury 31 Low Not Rated 1959 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Reed Subwatershed Sta 88+35 #2 Iowa Monona 31 Low Not Rated 1966 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Johnson Dam Iowa Lucas 31 Low Not Rated 1972 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Troublesome Cr Watershed Site 41-2 Iowa Audubon 31 Low Not Rated 1978 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Skubal Dam Iowa Washington 31 Low Not Rated 1975 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Garrett Dam Iowa Crawford 31 Low Not Rated 1967 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Wolf Creek Subwatershed Site 5-2 Iowa Woodbury 31 Low Not Rated 1971 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Knoxville Pond Dam Iowa Marion 31 Low Not Rated 1961 Recreation

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.