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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
Ellerbusch Dam Iowa Ida 22 Low Not Rated 1962 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Thacther Dam Iowa Warren 22 Low Not Rated 1969 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Foreman Dam Iowa Jefferson 22 Low Not Rated 2000 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Clark Dam Iowa Iowa 22 Low - 2023 Recreation
Beemer Dam Iowa Taylor 22 Low Not Rated 1972 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Mullet Dam Iowa Davis 22 Low Not Rated -
Clinton Dam Iowa Crawford 22 Low Not Rated 2008 Flood Risk Reduction
Mills Dam Iowa Marshall 22 Low Not Rated 1968 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Hatfield Dam Iowa Adair 22 Low Not Rated 1963 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Hess Dam #2 Iowa Guthrie 22 Low Not Rated 1969 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Ever-Tru Pond Iowa Poweshiek 22 Low Not Rated 2016 Flood Risk Reduction
Mc Mullin Dam Iowa Wapello 22 Low Not Rated 2002 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Schmidt Reclamation Dam Iowa Marion 22 Low Not Rated 1987 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Sorenson Dam Iowa Audubon 22 Low Not Rated 1975 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Stanley Dam Iowa Warren 22 Low Not Rated 1967 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Mason Dam Iowa Jasper 22 Low Not Rated 1963 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Newton Dam Iowa Adair 22 Low Not Rated 1974 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Nagel Dam Iowa Poweshiek 22 Low Not Rated 2015 Recreation
Centerville Waterworks Dam Iowa Appanoose 22 Low Not Rated 1997 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Jansma Dam Iowa Lyon 22 Low Not Rated 1970 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Humphrey/Sorenson Dam Iowa Audubon 22 Low Not Rated 1967 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Sietmann Dam Iowa Marshall 22 Low Not Rated 1961 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Ottilie Dam Iowa Marshall 22 Low Not Rated 1959 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Jeanes Dam Iowa Ringgold 22 Low Not Rated 2005 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Rose Acre Farm Dam Iowa Madison 22 Low Not Rated 2005 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Mc Clurg Dam Iowa Davis 22 Low Not Rated 1972 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Ramsbottom Dam Iowa Adair 22 Low Not Rated 1964 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Lynch Dam Iowa Davis 22 Low Not Rated 2013 Flood Risk Reduction
Cope Dam Iowa Davis 22 Low Not Rated 2014 Flood Risk Reduction
Hill Dam Iowa Adair 22 Low Not Rated 2002 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Hugen Dam Iowa Mahaska 22 Low Not Rated 1963 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Joshua Rardin Dam Iowa Adair 22 Low - 2017 Grade Stabilization
Swigart Dam Iowa Ringgold 22 Low Not Rated 1979 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Cherry Tree Subdivision Dam Iowa Jefferson 22 Low Not Rated 1999 Recreation
Iowa Noname58 Iowa Wayne 22 Low Not Rated 1972 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Combs Dam Iowa Davis 22 Low Not Rated 1998 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Hiatt Dam Iowa Union 22 Low Not Rated 1968 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Crescent Lake Dam Iowa Polk 22 Significant Not Rated 2007 Flood Risk Reduction
Izaak Walton Lake Dam Iowa Des Moines 22 Significant Satisfactory 1921 Recreation
Davis Subwatershed M-2410 Iowa Woodbury 22 Low Not Rated 1958 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Bourjaily Dam Iowa Johnson 22 Low Not Rated 1971 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Easter Lake Retention Basin # 10 Iowa Polk 22 Significant Satisfactory 2005 Flood Risk Reduction
Honey Creek Watershed Site A-2 Iowa Lucas 22 Low Not Rated 1956 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Perion Subwatershed Site B-700 Iowa Ida 22 Low Not Rated 1949 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Keokuk County Roadgrade Dam 8-74-10 Iowa Keokuk 22 Low Not Rated 1982 Other
Turkey Cr Watershed Site 19-34a Iowa Cass 22 Low Not Rated 1980 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Blockton Watershed Site W-5 Iowa Taylor 22 Low Not Rated 1966 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Stennett-Red Oak Watershed Site 17 Iowa Montgomery 22 Low Not Rated 1971 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Viking Road Detention Dam Iowa Black Hawk 22 High Fair 1994 Flood Risk Reduction
Blockton Watershed Site W-3 Iowa Taylor 22 Low Not Rated 1970 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.