Carson Dam, located in Cherokee, Iowa, is a privately owned earth dam completed in 1977 by the USDA NRCS. The dam serves multiple purposes, including fire protection and providing water for stock or small fish ponds. With a height of 32 feet and a length of 310 feet, Carson Dam has a storage capacity of 23 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 2.3 acres.

Managed by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, Carson Dam is regulated, inspected, and enforced by state authorities to ensure its safety and compliance with regulations. Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, the dam's risk assessment is moderate. Its condition is currently labeled as "Not Rated," with the last assessment conducted in July 2018. While the dam has not undergone any modifications or emergency action plan updates recently, its overall risk management measures and inundation maps preparedness remain unspecified. The dam's location along the TR-Little Sioux River makes it an essential structure for water resource management in the region, attracting climate enthusiasts and water conservationists alike.