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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
East Fork Big Cr Watershed Site Z-6 Iowa Decatur 20 Low Not Rated 1990 Flood Risk Reduction
Walters Creek Watershed Site 33-2 Iowa Adams 20 Low Not Rated 1969 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Troublesome Cr Watershed Site 47-4 Iowa Audubon 20 Low Not Rated 1981 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Turkey Cr Watershed Site 23-20 Iowa Cass 20 Low Not Rated 1974 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Arnold-Armstrong Subwtrshd Sta 62+89 #1 Iowa Monona 20 Low Not Rated 1962 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
West Fork Big Creek Watershed Site S-8 Iowa Decatur 20 Low Not Rated 1995 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
East Fork Big Cr Watershed Site Z-1 Iowa Decatur 20 Low Not Rated 1990 Flood Risk Reduction
Wayne CO Road Dam 32-70-20 Iowa Wayne 20 Low Not Rated 2003 Grade Stabilization
West Fork Big Creek Watershed Site S-48 Iowa Decatur 20 Low Not Rated 1995 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
East Fork Big Cr Watershed Site Z-4 Iowa Decatur 20 Low Not Rated 1995 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Grand Meadow Subwatershed Site 8-3 Iowa Cherokee 20 Low Not Rated 1966 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
West Fork Big Cr Wtrshd Site B-38 Iowa Decatur 20 Low Not Rated - Flood Risk Reduction
Henry Dam Iowa Plymouth 19 Low Not Rated 1991 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Jim Utt Dam Iowa Davis 19 Low Not Rated 2016 Flood Risk Reduction
Trimble Dam Iowa Ringgold 19 Low Not Rated 1984 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Logsdon Dam Iowa Lucas 19 Low Not Rated 1996 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Richardt Dam Iowa Tama 19 Low Not Rated 2000 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Tomson Dam Iowa Chickasaw 19 Low Not Rated 1997 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Odoherty Dam Iowa Montgomery 19 Low - 2024 Grade Stabilization
Iowa Noname79 Iowa Pottawattamie 19 Low Not Rated 1973 Water Supply
Arp Dam Iowa Tama 19 Low - 2021 Flood Risk Reduction
Hunemiller Dam Iowa Butler 19 Low Not Rated 1997 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Hon Dam Iowa Muscatine 19 Significant Fair 1991 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Stalkfleet Dam Iowa Muscatine 19 Low Not Rated 2008 Flood Risk Reduction
Bax Dam Iowa Adams 19 Low Not Rated 2013 Grade Stabilization
Vogel Dam Iowa Poweshiek 19 Low Not Rated 1976 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Norlund 1 Iowa Crawford 19 Low - 2005 Flood Risk Reduction
Vaubel Dam Iowa Tama 19 Low Not Rated 1969 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Hunter Dam #2 Iowa Madison 19 Low Not Rated 2003 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Webb Dam Iowa Decatur 19 Low Not Rated 1978 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Bays Branch Iowa Guthrie 19 Significant Satisfactory 1962 Recreation
Hang Dam Iowa Taylor 19 Low Not Rated 1969 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Thomas Dam Iowa Jackson 19 Low Not Rated 1959 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Northridge Heights Dam Iowa Story 19 Significant Not Rated 2004 Flood Risk Reduction
Peterson Dam Iowa Shelby 19 Low Not Rated 1993 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Sugar Creek Lake Dam Iowa Dallas 19 Low Not Rated 1963 Recreation
Anamosa State Reformatory Dam Iowa Jones 19 Low Not Rated 1963 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Mc Kinley Lake Dam Iowa Union 19 Significant Satisfactory 1920 Recreation
Ahquabi Dredge Spoil Containment Dam 5a Iowa Warren 19 Low Not Rated 1995 Debris Control
Honey Creek Watershed Site A-3 Iowa Lucas 19 Low Not Rated 1955 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Thunder Bay Lake Dam Iowa Polk 19 Significant Satisfactory 2010 Flood Risk Reduction
Fieldstone Addition Dam Iowa Black Hawk 19 High Satisfactory 1998 Recreation
Walters Creek Watershed Site 33-1 Iowa Adams 19 Low Not Rated 1969 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Mitchell Mill Dam Iowa Mitchell 19 Low Satisfactory 1925 Hydroelectric
Big Wyacondah Watershed Site 32-3 Iowa Davis 19 Low Not Rated 1966 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Se Des Moines Stormwater Det. Dam #5 Iowa Polk 19 Low Satisfactory 1999 Flood Risk Reduction
West Fork Big Creek Watershed Site W-29 Iowa Ringgold 19 Low Not Rated 2001 Grade Stabilization
Soap Creek Watershed Site 90-92 Iowa Wapello 19 Low Not Rated 1997 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
West Fork Big Creek Watershed Site B-16 Iowa Ringgold 19 Low Not Rated 2001 Grade Stabilization
East Fork Grand River Watershed Site D-51 Iowa Ringgold 19 Low Not Rated 2002 Grade Stabilization

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.