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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
Meyer Dam Iowa Crawford 45 High Fair 1965 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Mule Creek Watershed Sta 75+32 Iowa Mills 45 Low Not Rated 1956 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Woodbury County Roadgrade Dam 18-87-44 Iowa Woodbury 44 Low Not Rated 1988 Other
Mill Picayune Watershed Site P-57-1 Iowa Shelby 44 Low Not Rated 1975 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Mc Donald Subwatershed 4-2557 Iowa Woodbury 44 Low Not Rated 1960 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Swine Graphics #1 Iowa Clarke 44 Low Not Rated 2000 Water Supply
Fehseke Dam Iowa Lee 44 Low Not Rated 1999 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Parnell Creek Subwatershed Site 9-1 Iowa Woodbury 44 Low Not Rated 1968 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Ledgewood Creek Watershed Site 9-4 Iowa Fremont 44 Low Not Rated 1973 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Madison County Roadgrade Dam 14-76-26 Iowa Madison 44 Low Not Rated 1996 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Dane Ridge Watershed Site B-3 Iowa Crawford 44 Low Not Rated 1971 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Mill Picayune Watershed Site M-16-6 Iowa Shelby 44 Low Not Rated 1989 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Bedford Water Supply Dam Iowa Taylor 44 Significant Fair 1969 Water Supply
South Magnolia Watershed Site Z Iowa Harrison 44 Low Not Rated 1958 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Mississippi River Lock and Dam 13 Iowa Whiteside 44 Significant Not Available 1939 Navigation
Briggs Woods Lake Dam Iowa Hamilton 44 Significant Satisfactory 1968 Recreation
Camp Creek Subwatershed Site M-4 Iowa Woodbury 44 Low Not Rated 1989 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Dane Ridge Watershed Site D-3-1 Iowa Crawford 44 Low Not Rated 1971 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Hieber Dam Iowa Monona 44 Low Not Rated 2000 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Troublesome Cr Watershed Site 38-6 Iowa Audubon 44 Low Not Rated 1984 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Little Egypt Subwatershed 5-3052 Iowa Woodbury 44 Low Not Rated 1960 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Moore Subwatershed Site M-10180 Iowa Monona 44 Low Not Rated 1955 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Lum Hollow Subwatershed M-22453 Iowa Woodbury 44 Low Not Rated 1959 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Iowa Noname11 Iowa Decatur 44 Low Not Rated 1969 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Dane Ridge Watershed Site C-4 Iowa Crawford 44 Low Not Rated 1971 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Marion County Roadgrade Dam 35-77-21 Iowa Marion 44 Low Not Rated 1971 Other
Hacklebarney Woods Dam Iowa Montgomery 44 Low Not Rated 1969 Recreation
Mule Creek Watershed Sta 48+87 Iowa Mills 44 Low Not Rated 1955 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Langenfeld - Heiden Dam Iowa Crawford 44 Low Not Rated 2000 Grade Stabilization
Held Watershed Site B-6 Iowa Plymouth 44 Low Not Rated 1965 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Nass Dam Iowa Monona 44 Low Not Rated 1999 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Weber Creek Subwatershed Site M-11532 Iowa Woodbury 44 Low Not Rated 1956 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Lucas County Roadgrade Dam (L-2) Iowa Lucas 44 Low Not Rated 1989 Other
Hanigan Dam Iowa Monona 44 Low Not Rated 2001 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Waubonsie Cr. Watershed Site 3-1-1 Iowa Fremont 44 Low Not Rated 1984 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Beeds Lake Dam Iowa Franklin 44 High Satisfactory 1937 Recreation
Jd LLC Pond Iowa Guthrie 44 Low — 2021 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Reed Subwatershed Sta 46+80 #3 Iowa Monona 44 Low Not Rated 1966 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Swiss Lake Estates Dam Iowa Fayette 44 Low Fair 1967 Recreation
Dejong Dam Iowa Marion 44 Low Not Rated 1963 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Arnold-Armstrong Subwtrshd Sta27+80 #26 Iowa Monona 44 Low Not Rated 1961 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Mississippi River Lock and Dam 12 Iowa Jo Daviess 44 Significant Not Available 1938 Navigation
Grade Lake Dam Iowa Clarke 44 High Satisfactory 1900 Recreation
West Beaver Subwatershed Sta 33+30 Iowa Monona 44 Low Not Rated 1961 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Lake Ahquabi Dam Iowa Warren 43 Significant Satisfactory 1935 Recreation
Waubonsie Cr. Watershed Site 3 Iowa Mills 43 Significant Satisfactory 1994 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Dane Ridge Watershed Site B-4 Iowa Crawford 43 Low Not Rated 1971 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Pottawattamie CO Roadgrade Dam 8-76-42 Iowa Pottawattamie 43 Low Not Rated 1968 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Lake Fisher Dam Iowa Davis 43 Significant Satisfactory 1937 Water Supply
Thye Dam Iowa Adair 43 Low Not Rated 1968 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.