Iowa Dams
4,124 dams tracked by the National Inventory of Dams
Total Dams
4,124
High Hazard
91
2.2%
Poor / Unsatisfactory
25
Average Age
46 yrs
Hazard Classification
High91 (2.2%)
Significant274 (6.6%)
Low3,759 (91.1%)
Condition Assessment
Satisfactory259 (6.3%)
Fair81 (2.0%)
Poor / Unsatisfactory25 (0.6%)
Not Rated3,759 (91.1%)
Federal
25
State
141
Local
1,938
Private
2,014
Tallest Dams
- Coralville Dam132 ft
- Saylorville Dam125 ft
- County Basin Dam104 ft
- Rathbun Dam100 ft
- Brushy Creek Dam100 ft
High Hazard Dams
- Coralville DamHigh
- Saylorville DamHigh
- Rathbun DamHigh
- Brushy Creek DamHigh
- Big Creek Barrier DamHigh
Poor Condition Dams
All Dams in Iowa
Showing 76–81 of 81
| Dam Name | Height (ft) | Year | Hazard | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Viking Lake Dam Montgomery County | 69 | 1957 | Significant | Fair |
| Viking Road Detention Dam Black Hawk County | 22 | 1994 | High | Fair |
| Waterford Pond Dam Polk County | 40 | 1966 | Low | Fair |
| Whispering Pines Dam Muscatine County | 28 | 2006 | Significant | Fair |
| Windmill Lake Dam Taylor County | 35 | 1969 | Low | Fair |
| Woodlands Parkway Dam Polk County | 28 | 1964 | Significant | Fair |
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Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure.