Saxton Dam #3 is a privately owned earth dam located in Leon, Iowa, along the TR- MC GRUDER CR. The dam was completed in 1987 and serves the primary purposes of fire protection, stock, and small fish pond. With a dam height of 28 feet and a length of 470 feet, Saxton Dam #3 has a storage capacity of 19 acre-feet and a surface area of 2 acres. The dam is regulated by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources and is inspected, permitted, and enforced by state authorities.

Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment, Saxton Dam #3 has not been rated for its condition assessment. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and is designed with soil foundations. The risk management measures and emergency action plans for the dam have not been updated or assessed, indicating a potential area for improvement in ensuring the safety and integrity of the structure. Water resource and climate enthusiasts may find Saxton Dam #3 an intriguing case study in the management and regulation of private dams in the state of Iowa.