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.

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Name State County Height (ft) Hazard Condition Year Purpose
East Fork Big Cr Watershed Site E-5 Iowa Decatur 14 Low Not Rated 1990 Flood Risk Reduction
Gillette-Schoning-Ammerman Dam Iowa Franklin 13 Low Not Rated 2011
Ruepke Dam Iowa Lucas 13 Low Not Rated 1994 Recreation
Sanders Dam Iowa Fremont 13 Low Not Rated 2001 Fish and Wildlife Pond
Baumgartner Dam Iowa Delaware 13 Low Not Rated 1999 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Douds Stone Dam Iowa Wapello 13 Low Not Rated 2003 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Coralville Milldam Iowa Johnson 13 Low Not Rated 1880 Recreation
Koekenhoff Dam Iowa Emmet 13 Low Not Rated 2006 Fish and Wildlife Pond
Wildland For The Future Dam Iowa Monroe 13 Low Not Rated 1995 Recreation
Ames Basin #2 Iowa Story 13 High Satisfactory 1985 Flood Risk Reduction
Boy Scout Bay Dam Iowa Davis 13 Low Not Rated 1993 Other
Carroll Stormwater Detention Dam Iowa Carroll 13 High Satisfactory 1985 Flood Risk Reduction
Drainage District 15 North Wetland Iowa Palo Alto 13 Low Not Rated 2013 Fish and Wildlife Pond
Old Quarry Lake Dam Iowa Cerro Gordo 13 Significant Fair 1977 Recreation
Foth Dam Iowa Humboldt 13 Low - 2021 Flood Risk Reduction
Humboldt Milldam Iowa Humboldt 13 Low Not Rated 1912 Recreation
Reed'S Crossiing Detention Pond Dam Iowa Dallas 13 Low Not Rated 2004 Flood Risk Reduction
Red Rock Dam - Carlisle Remedial Works Iowa Polk 13 High Not Available 1967 Flood Risk Reduction
Klondike Mill Dam Iowa Lyon 12 Low Not Rated - Recreation
Trumbull Lake Iowa Clay 12 Low Not Rated - Recreation
Monticello Milldam Iowa Jones 12 Low Not Rated 1914 Recreation
Lidtke Mill Dam Iowa Howard 12 Low Not Rated 1860 Other
Fairbank Dam Iowa Buchanan 12 Low Not Rated 1880 Recreation
Waverly Milldam Iowa Bremer 12 Low Satisfactory 1872 Hydroelectric
Cold Springs Dam Iowa Cass 12 Low Not Rated 1949 Recreation
Lake Icaria Sediment Detention Dam Iowa Adams 12 Low Not Rated 2004 Fish and Wildlife Pond
Van Horn Wetland Dam Iowa Carroll 12 Low Not Rated 1994 Fish and Wildlife Pond
Lynnville Dam Iowa Jasper 12 Low Not Rated 1918 Recreation
Steamboat Rock Dam Iowa Hardin 12 Low Not Rated 1930 Recreation
Marywood Farms Wetland Dam Iowa Warren 12 Low Not Rated 2007 Fish and Wildlife Pond
Dugout Creek Wetland Dam Iowa Dickinson 12 Low Not Rated 1993 Other
Northfork Recreational Territories Dam Iowa Allamakee 12 Low Not Rated 1995 Other
Rutland Milldam Iowa Humboldt 12 Low Not Rated 1922 Recreation
Artesian Lake Dam Iowa Carroll 12 Low Not Rated 1930 Recreation
Ames Basin #4 Iowa Story 12 High Satisfactory 1985 Flood Risk Reduction
Black Hawk Lake Dam Iowa Sac 12 Significant Satisfactory 1916 Flood Risk Reduction
Dudycha Wrp #2 Iowa Buena Vista 12 Low Not Rated 2002 Fish and Wildlife Pond
Fountain Hills Dam #3 Iowa Marion 12 Significant Not Rated 2000 Other
Cedar Falls Milldam Iowa Black Hawk 12 Low Not Rated 1939 Recreation
Bufallo Creek Lake Dam Iowa Linn 12 Low Not Rated 1965 Recreation
Crane'S Pond Dam Iowa Henry 12 Significant Satisfactory 1989 Recreation
Nora Springs Low Head Dam Iowa Floyd 12 Low Not Rated 1895 Recreation
Anamosa Iowa Jones 12 Low Satisfactory 1909 Hydroelectric
Graceland College Dam Iowa Decatur 12 Low Not Rated 1959 Recreation
Independence Milldam Iowa Buchanan 11 Low Not Rated 1922 Recreation
Alden Milldam Iowa Hardin 11 Low Not Rated 1932 Recreation
Kiowa Marsh Dam Iowa Sac 11 Low Not Rated 1992 Other
Fort Atkinson Milldam Iowa Winneshiek 11 Low Not Rated 1914 Recreation
Waucoma Milldam Iowa Fayette 11 Low Not Rated 1914 Recreation
Manchester Milldam Iowa Delaware 11 Low Not Rated 1905 Recreation

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.