Fenchel Dam, located in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, was completed in 1970 and is primarily used for fire protection, stock, or as a small fish pond. It is a private dam owned by a private entity and is regulated by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. The dam is classified as an earth type with a height of 26 feet and a length of 268 feet, creating a storage capacity of 79 acre-feet and covering a surface area of 4.3 acres. Despite having a low hazard potential and being in a moderate risk category, the dam's condition is currently not rated.

The dam sits on the TR-OTTER CREEK, within the Linn County of Iowa, and is designed by the USDA NRCS. It is under the jurisdiction of the state and is subject to permitting, inspection, and enforcement by state regulatory agencies. The dam has an uncontrolled spillway type with no outlet gates or associated locks. The risk management measures, emergency action plan, and inundation maps for the dam are either not prepared or not up to date. With its strategic location and purpose, Fenchel Dam plays a crucial role in water resource management and climate adaptation efforts in the region.