Liniger Dam, located in Taylor County, Iowa, was completed in 1997 by the NRCS and is privately owned. This earth dam serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock, and small fish pond. With a height of 26 feet and a length of 475 feet, the dam has a storage capacity of 84 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 4.8 acres.

The dam is regulated by the Iowa DNR and is inspected, permitted, and enforced by state agencies. Despite its low hazard potential and moderate risk assessment rating, the dam lacks a condition assessment and emergency action plan. It is situated on the TR- WEST FORK 102 RIVER and is not associated with any federal agencies for funding, design, construction, or operation.

In the event of an emergency, the lack of an updated emergency action plan poses a potential risk. However, the dam's primary purpose of fire protection and its contribution to water resource management in the area highlight its importance in the local ecosystem. Climate and water resource enthusiasts may find Liniger Dam an interesting case study for private ownership and state regulation in dam infrastructure.