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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.