Trauger Dam, located in Dakota City, Iowa, is a private-owned structure built in 1990 by the Soil Conservation Service (SCS). This earth dam stands at 24 feet high and stretches 380 feet in length, with a capacity to hold up to 81 acre-feet of water. Serving primarily for fire protection and as a small fish pond, Trauger Dam sits on the TR- East Branch of the Des Moines River, within a drainage area of 1.27 square miles. Despite its low hazard potential and moderate risk assessment, the dam has not been rated for its condition assessment.

The St. Paul District of the US Army Corps of Engineers oversees Trauger Dam, which has a spillway type of "Uncontrolled" and a surface area of 4.4 acres. The dam's normal storage capacity is 20 acre-feet, with no designated outlet gates or locks. While the dam is state-regulated by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, it has not been thoroughly inspected, and its Emergency Action Plan (EAP) status remains unclear. Despite these gaps in information, Trauger Dam serves as a vital resource for the local community, providing essential fire protection and recreational opportunities for small fish stocking.