Cook Dam, located in Van Meter, Iowa, is a privately-owned structure designed by the USDA NRCS with a primary purpose of fire protection, stock, or small fish pond. Completed in 1965, this earth dam stands at a height of 31 feet and stretches 325 feet in length, creating a reservoir with a storage capacity of 60 acre-feet. The dam, situated on the TR-South Raccoon River, serves as a low hazard potential structure with a moderate risk assessment rating.

Managed by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, Cook Dam is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by state agencies to ensure its structural integrity and public safety. Despite its uncontrolled spillway type, the dam has not been rated for its condition assessment, with the last inspection conducted in 1967. While the dam's associated structures are limited, its location within Dallas County provides essential water resource management for the surrounding area, supporting various agricultural and recreational activities while mitigating flood risks and providing essential wildlife habitat.