Tug Creek Roadgrade - East Dam, located in Van Buren County, Iowa, is a local government-owned structure designed by SCS/ VAN BUREN CO. ENGR. The dam, completed in 1990, serves the primary purpose of recreation and is classified as an Earth dam with a height of 30 feet and a length of 738 feet. It has a storage capacity of 250 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 12.4 acres, with a drainage area of 0.39 square miles.

Managed by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, the Tug Creek Roadgrade - East Dam is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by the state agency. The dam has a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating. While the condition assessment is currently not rated, the dam meets safety guidelines and has not experienced any major modifications or incidents requiring emergency action plans.

Situated along the TR- TUG CREEK stream, the dam contributes to the local ecosystem and provides opportunities for outdoor recreational activities at Indian Creek Lake. With its controlled spillway and soil foundation, the Tug Creek Roadgrade - East Dam remains a crucial infrastructure for water resource management and climate resilience in the region, ensuring the safety and well-being of surrounding communities.