Reed Dam, located in Washington County, Iowa, is a privately owned earth dam designed by the USDA NRCS and completed in 1970. The dam serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock watering, and as a small fish pond. With a height of 37 feet and a length of 122 feet, Reed Dam has a storage capacity of 34 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 3 acres. The dam is regulated by the Iowa DNR and undergoes regular state inspections and enforcement to ensure its safety and compliance.

Despite its low hazard potential, Reed Dam is considered to have a moderate risk level due to its structural and operational conditions being not rated. The dam's spillway type is uncontrolled, and it does not have outlet gates or associated locks. While the dam has not been modified in recent years and lacks an emergency action plan, its risk management measures are not specified. With a drainage area of 0.11 square miles and being situated along TR-Dutch Creek, Reed Dam plays a crucial role in water resource management in the area and highlights the importance of maintaining and monitoring aging infrastructure for climate resilience and disaster preparedness.