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.
| Name | State | County | Height (ft) | Hazard | Condition | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carver Dam | Iowa | Story | 26 | Low | Not Rated | 1991 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Thompson Dam | Iowa | Decatur | 26 | Low | Not Rated | 1990 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Pottorff Dam | Iowa | Adams | 26 | Low | Not Rated | 1999 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Kevin Briggs Dam | Iowa | Wayne | 26 | Low | - | 2019 | Grade Stabilization |
| Gaumer Dam | Iowa | Warren | 26 | Low | Not Rated | 1968 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Gustafson Dam | Iowa | Cherokee | 26 | Low | Not Rated | 1967 | Recreation |
| Hanke Dam | Iowa | Jasper | 26 | Low | Not Rated | 1972 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Shattuck Dam | Iowa | Dallas | 26 | Low | Not Rated | 2007 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Ware Dam | Iowa | Davis | 26 | Low | Not Rated | 2000 | Grade Stabilization |
| Baker Dam | Iowa | Warren | 26 | Low | Not Rated | 1997 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Jass Dam | Iowa | Decatur | 26 | Low | Not Rated | 1979 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Clements Dam | Iowa | Polk | 26 | Low | Not Rated | 1964 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Barnett Dam | Iowa | Guthrie | 26 | Low | Not Rated | 1965 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Dettmer Dam | Iowa | Lee | 26 | Low | Not Rated | 1974 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Crile Dam | Iowa | Henry | 26 | Low | Not Rated | 2004 | Grade Stabilization |
| Fish Dam | Iowa | Benton | 26 | Low | Not Rated | 1969 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Greubel Dam | Iowa | Warren | 26 | Low | Not Rated | 1962 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Davis Dam | Iowa | Monroe | 26 | Low | Not Rated | 1997 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Denman Dam | Iowa | Dallas | 26 | Low | Not Rated | 1977 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Lowary Dam | Iowa | Henry | 26 | Low | Not Rated | 2008 | Grade Stabilization |
| Lee Dam | Iowa | Keokuk | 26 | Low | Not Rated | 1993 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Wahlert Dam | Iowa | Guthrie | 26 | Low | Not Rated | 1986 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Harvey Dam | Iowa | Jefferson | 26 | Low | Not Rated | 2006 | Grade Stabilization |
| Clyde Frizell | Iowa | Adair | 26 | Low | Not Rated | 2009 | Grade Stabilization |
| Lindle Dam | Iowa | Muscatine | 26 | Low | Not Rated | 1994 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Wolfe Dam | Iowa | Madison | 26 | Low | Not Rated | 2000 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Hart Dam | Iowa | Montgomery | 26 | Low | Not Rated | 2001 | Grade Stabilization |
| Gonseth Dam | Iowa | Clarke | 26 | Low | Not Rated | 1992 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Hunt Dam | Iowa | Delaware | 26 | Low | Not Rated | 2008 | Grade Stabilization |
| Hertitage Hills Dam | Iowa | Louisa | 26 | Low | Not Rated | 1995 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Good Dam | Iowa | Davis | 26 | Low | Not Rated | 1995 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Ross Dam | Iowa | Polk | 26 | Low | Not Rated | 1968 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| De Geus Dam | Iowa | Marion | 26 | Low | Not Rated | 1999 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Heller Dam | Iowa | Iowa | 26 | Low | Not Rated | 1977 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Hicks Dam | Iowa | Benton | 26 | Low | - | 2022 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Lutz Dam | Iowa | Clarke | 26 | Low | Not Rated | 1967 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Fritz Dam | Iowa | Des Moines | 26 | Low | Not Rated | 1985 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Goos-Miller Dam | Iowa | Mills | 26 | Low | Not Rated | 1986 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Doss Dam | Iowa | Decatur | 26 | Low | Not Rated | 1958 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Mc Cormick Dam | Iowa | Marion | 26 | Low | Not Rated | 1967 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Coffman Dam | Iowa | Tama | 26 | Low | Not Rated | 1965 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Liniger Dam | Iowa | Taylor | 26 | Low | Not Rated | 1997 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Ball Dam | Iowa | Davis | 26 | Low | Not Rated | 1978 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Bagnall Dam | Iowa | Jasper | 26 | Low | Not Rated | 1960 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Gennaro Dam | Iowa | Union | 26 | Low | Not Rated | 2006 | Grade Stabilization |
| Hess Dam | Iowa | Dubuque | 26 | Low | Not Rated | 1970 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Maquoketa Milldam | Iowa | Jackson | 26 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1923 | Hydroelectric |
| Korn Dam | Iowa | Crawford | 26 | Low | Not Rated | 1959 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Backes Dam | Iowa | Benton | 26 | Low | Not Rated | 1967 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Johnson Dam | Iowa | Davis | 26 | Low | Not Rated | 1996 | 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.