Fort Dodge Correctional Facility

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 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 1392.