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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
Soap Creek Watershed Site 68-44 Iowa Monroe 32 Low Not Rated 2011 Flood Risk Reduction
Patterson Dam Iowa Clarke 32 Low - 2018 Grade Stabilization
Pacha Dam Iowa Jefferson 32 Low Not Rated 1975 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Soap Creek Watershed Site 4-81 Iowa Appanoose 32 Low Not Rated 2007 Flood Risk Reduction
Jett Subwatershed Site M-6 Iowa Woodbury 32 Low Not Rated 2003
Soap Creek Watershed Site 68-35 Iowa Monroe 32 Low Not Rated 2007 Flood Risk Reduction
Iowa Noname17 Iowa Hardin 32 Low Not Rated 1965 Recreation
Bear Creek Watershed Site 23 Iowa Winneshiek 32 Low Not Rated 2000 Flood Risk Reduction
Iowa Noname24 Iowa Jasper 32 Low Not Rated 1972 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Giffin Dam Iowa Des Moines 32 Low Not Rated 1965 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Christensen Dam Iowa Humboldt 32 Low Not Rated 1985 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Zach Anderson Dam Iowa Montgomery 32 Low - 2024 Grade Stabilization
Neustrom Subwatershed Site 11-1 Iowa Woodbury 32 Low Not Rated 1977 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Nepper Subwatershed Site 3348 Iowa Monona 32 Low Not Rated 1948 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Mc Whirter Dam Iowa Jasper 32 Low Not Rated 1960 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Weber Creek Subwatershed Site M-13551 Iowa Woodbury 32 Low Not Rated 1956 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Langenfield/Kolln Dam Iowa Crawford 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 ...
Lake of Three Fires Dam Iowa Taylor 32 Significant Satisfactory 1967 Recreation
Brad Wiley Dam Iowa Madison 32 Low Not Rated 2014 Grade Stabilization
Walters Creek Watershed Site 5-2 Iowa Adams 31 Low Not Rated 1967 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Jewell Dam Iowa Winneshiek 31 Low - 2022 Flood Risk Reduction
Twelve Mile Creek Watershed Site 36 Iowa Union 31 Low Not Rated 2003 Grade Stabilization
Walker Dam Iowa Louisa 31 Low Not Rated 1984 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
East Fork Grand River Watershed Site B-40 Iowa Ringgold 31 Low Not Rated 2004 Flood Risk Reduction
Anderson Dam Iowa Pottawattamie 31 Low Not Rated 1971 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Terrill Dam Iowa Louisa 31 Low Not Rated 2000 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Badger Creek Watershed Site 48-2 Iowa Madison 31 Low Not Rated 1985 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Gesicki Dam Iowa Appanoose 31 Low Not Rated 1987 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Trausch Dam Iowa Madison 31 Low Not Rated 2002 Recreation
Montie L Hammond Estate Dam Iowa Jasper 31 Low Not Rated 2014 Grade Stabilization
Huffman Dam Iowa Keokuk 31 Low Not Rated 1993 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Lienemann Dam Iowa Dallas 31 Low Not Rated 1980 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Mosquito of Harrison B Iowa Harrison 31 Low Not Rated 1987 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Iowa Noname93 Iowa Keokuk 31 Low Not Rated 1980 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Gosch Dam Iowa Monona 31 Low Not Rated 1964 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Little River Watershed Site 65-1 Iowa Decatur 31 Low Not Rated 1980 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Mc Clendon Dam Iowa Harrison 31 Low Not Rated 2000 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Smith Dam Iowa Guthrie 31 Low Not Rated 1970 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Walters Creek Watershed Site 14-1 Iowa Adams 31 Low Not Rated 1969 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Walling Subwatershed Sta 19+70 #4 Iowa Woodbury 31 Low Not Rated 1953 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Stickles Dam Iowa Union 31 Low Not Rated 1977 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Soap Creek Watershed Site 4-112 Iowa Appanoose 31 Low Not Rated 1992 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Pierce Dam Iowa Lucas 31 Low Not Rated 1998 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Walters Creek Watershed Site 15-1 Iowa Adams 31 Low Not Rated 1972 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Hawkins Dam Iowa Decatur 31 Low Not Rated 1969 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Young Dam Iowa Polk 31 Low Not Rated 2004 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Kuhl Dam Iowa Union 31 Low Not Rated 1997 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Nemitz Dam Iowa Crawford 31 Low Not Rated 1970 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Big Wyacondah Watershed Site 23 Iowa Davis 31 Low Not Rated 1966 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.