Ft. Dodge Correctional Facility
- Ft. Dodge (Webster County)
- Medium security
- 515-574-4700
- 366 Staff
- Rated Capacity - 1162
The Fort Dodge Correctional Facility
(FDCF) is a medium security prison originally designed to house 762
adult male offenders in a double occupancy celled environment.
Construction began in October 1996 and the facility opened in April
1998. The facility is located on 60 acres of land in southern Fort
Dodge. Recognizing the on-going need for public safety even before the
first offenders arrived at the facility the legislature and Governor
approved an expansion for an additional 400 beds and program space.
Work on this addition was completed in late 1999. In FY01 127 two-man
cells were converted to house three offenders. Current rated capacity
is 1162.
The Unit Management concept is employed at
FDCF. The facility’s seven housing units are organized to support
positive behavior. In addition to the housing units the facility
consists of administration and treatment buildings, a power plant, and
a warehouse. Primary perimeter security is provided by a double fence
system with electronic detection. FDCF offers a variety of programming
and the New Frontiers Substance Abuse Program is licensed by the State
of Iowa. FDCF’s Young Offender Program, RIVERS (Redirecting Individual
Values, Energy, Relationships, and Skills), is a 5-month voluntary
intensive program. In addition to programming offenders are provided
work opportunities including private sector jobs inside the fence to
assist in developing the skills needed to become a productive and
successful citizen.