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 1601–1625 of 3,759
| Dam Name | Height (ft) | Year | Hazard | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johnston Dam Van Buren County | 33 | 1962 | Low | Not Rated |
| Jonbar Ranch Dam Dallas County | 33 | 1966 | Low | Not Rated |
| Jonbar Ranch Dam Dallas County | 25 | 1957 | Low | Not Rated |
| Jon Bix Dam Page County | 34 | 2023 | Low | Not Rated |
| Jones Brothers Dam Jefferson County | 32 | 1977 | Low | Not Rated |
| Jones Brothers Dam Jefferson County | 24 | 1965 | Low | Not Rated |
| Jones Cove Dam Guthrie County | 34 | 1994 | Low | Not Rated |
| Jones Dam Taylor County | 25 | 2002 | Low | Not Rated |
| Jones Dam Decatur County | 27 | 1992 | Low | Not Rated |
| Jorgensen Dam Madison County | 36 | 1990 | Low | Not Rated |
| Jorgensen Dam Guthrie County | 31 | 1960 | Low | Not Rated |
| Jorgensen Dam Audubon County | 29 | 1962 | Low | Not Rated |
| Jorgensen Dam Guthrie County | 34 | 1971 | Low | Not Rated |
| Jorgenson Dam Guthrie County | 34 | 1975 | Low | Not Rated |
| Joshua Rardin Dam Adair County | 22 | 2017 | Low | Not Rated |
| J.S.C. Farms Dam Dallas County | 32 | 1989 | Low | Not Rated |
| Jsc Farms Dam 1 Dallas County | 25 | 1994 | Low | Not Rated |
| Judge Dam Tama County | 38 | 1955 | Low | Not Rated |
| Judge Dam Monroe County | 32 | 1994 | Low | Not Rated |
| Juengling/Prehm Dam Henry County | 26 | 1961 | Low | Not Rated |
| Jungman Dam Dallas County | 29 | 1990 | Low | Not Rated |
| Jungman Dam Dallas County | 29 | 1968 | Low | Not Rated |
| Jungman Dam Dallas County | 34 | 1987 | Low | Not Rated |
| Jurinek Dam Washington County | 32 | 2001 | Low | Not Rated |
| Justice Dam Clarke County | 31 | 1995 | Low | Not Rated |
Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure.