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 1301–1325 of 4,124
| Dam Name | Height (ft) | Year | Hazard | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reed Dam Washington County | 30 | 1968 | Low | Not Rated |
| Reed Dam Clarke County | 39 | 1999 | Low | Not Rated |
| Reed Dam Washington County | 37 | 1970 | Low | Not Rated |
| Red Rock Dam - Southeast Des Moines and Southwest Pleasant Hill Remedial Works Warren County | 18 | 1968 | High | Not Available |
| Red Haw Dam Lucas County | 43 | 1934 | High | Fair |
| Redfield Dam Dallas County | 9 | 1913 | Low | Not Rated |
| Redding Dam Warren County | 26 | 1964 | Low | Not Rated |
| Reames Dam Madison County | 36 | 1966 | Low | Not Rated |
| Readhead Dam Story County | 34 | 1997 | Low | Not Rated |
| Rath Dam Crawford County | 36 | 1977 | Low | Not Rated |
| Rath Dam Crawford County | 32 | 2004 | Low | Not Rated |
| Rathbun Farms Dam Wayne County | 29 | 1986 | Low | Not Rated |
| Rathbun Dam Appanoose County | 100 | 1969 | High | Not Available |
| Rastetter Dam Davis County | 17 | 1997 | Low | Not Rated |
| Rasmussen Dam Polk County | 31 | 2006 | Low | Not Rated |
| Rasmussen Dam Madison County | 33 | 2020 | Low | Not Rated |
| Rasmussen Dam Story County | 28 | 1964 | Low | Not Rated |
| Rasmussen Dam Warren County | 28 | 1962 | Low | Not Rated |
| Rankins Brothers Dam Jasper County | 29 | 1976 | Significant | Not Rated |
| Randy Grgurich Dam Lucas County | 28 | 2014 | Low | Not Rated |
| Randolph Dam Van Buren County | 30 | 2000 | Low | Not Rated |
| Randall Dam Johnson County | 31 | 1976 | Low | Not Rated |
| Randall Dam Lucas County | 30 | 1982 | Low | Not Rated |
| Ramsey Dam Harrison County | 43 | 2000 | Low | Not Rated |
| Ramsbottom Dam Adair County | 22 | 1964 | Low | Not Rated |
Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure.