Browse Dams

12,550 dams in the National Inventory of Dams.

National Inventory of Dams

Browse 12,550 dams from the NID database. Each record includes dam name, location, physical dimensions, hazard potential classification, condition assessment, purpose, owner information, and emergency action plan status. Use the filters below to search by state, hazard level, condition, or keyword.

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Name State County Height (ft) Hazard Condition Year Purpose
John Day Reservoir Dam Nevada Elko 28 Low Fair 1965 Irrigation
Barnwell Dam North Carolina Alamance 28 Low Fair — Recreation
Hosterman Lake Dam Ohio Clark 28 Low Fair 1938 Recreation
Wilson Creek 3-6 Nebraska Otoe 28 Low Fair 1966 Other
Calhoun Lakes Dam 2 South Carolina Spartanburg 28 Low Fair 1960 Recreation
Lower Plum Creek WS SCS Site 27 Dam Texas Caldwell 28 High Fair 1975 Flood Risk Reduction
California Crossing Dam Texas Dallas 28 Low Fair 1912 Water Supply
Gray'S Creek Colorado Chaffee 28 Low Fair 1948 Recreation
Snyder Terminal Storage Reservoir Texas Scurry 28 High Fair 1954
Wyoming Hereford Ranch No. 1 Wyoming Laramie 28 Significant Fair 1930 Irrigation
Wong Lake Dam Ohio Guernsey 28 Significant Fair — Recreation
Erredge Group Detention Minnesota Goodhue 28 Significant Fair 1965 Flood Risk Reduction
Cabin Creek Pennsylvania York 28 High Fair 1925 Water Supply
Shelburne Falls Fire District Reservoir Dam Massachusetts Franklin 28 Significant Fair 1921 Water Supply
Huffman Grimm Dam Nebraska Banner 28 Significant Fair 1964 Flood Risk Reduction
Glorias Ranch Pond Louisiana Caddo 28 Low Fair — Recreation
Kiowa Crk Wtrshd 1-G-30 Colorado El Paso 28 Low Fair 1957 Flood Risk Reduction
Lake Accotink Dam Virginia Fairfax 28 High Fair — Recreation
Trail Diversion Idaho Elmore 28 Low Fair 1962 Other
Kokomo Waterworks Reservoir #2 Dam Indiana Howard 28 High Fair 1957
Meadow Brook C.C. Dam North Carolina Wake 28 Low Fair 1961 Recreation
Indian Creek 9-B Nebraska Gage 28 Low Fair 1958 Flood Risk Reduction
Lake Riley West Virginia Lewis 28 High Fair 1948 Recreation
Gowan Detention South Dam Nevada Clark 28 High Fair — Flood Risk Reduction
Ellis Farm Pond Dam #1 North Carolina Moore 28 Low Fair — Recreation
Balsams Wastewater Lagoons Dam New Hampshire Coos 28 Significant Fair 1965 Other
Rock Barn Pond Dam North Carolina Catawba 28 Low Fair — Irrigation
Bellevue Upground Reservoir No. 5 Ohio Huron 28 Significant Fair 1946 Water Supply
Trophy Lake Dam Texas Henderson 28 High Fair — Irrigation
Fordyce Deer Creek Wyoming Sheridan 28 Low Fair 1954 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Chatfield 27 Minnesota Fillmore 28 Low Fair — Flood Risk Reduction
Lake Kiwanie Dam Arkansas Sharp 28 High Fair 1964 Recreation
Circle R Dam No 1 Texas Anderson 28 High Fair 1953 Recreation
Carroll Thompson Dam South Carolina Laurens 28 Low Fair 1979 Irrigation
Busseron Dam No. A-3 Indiana Sullivan 28 Significant Fair 1967 Flood Risk Reduction
Caswell Studio Dam North Carolina Caswell 28 Low Fair 1987 Recreation
Cliffs Valley Golf Course Dam 2 South Carolina Greenville 28 Low Fair — Recreation
Harnett County Raw Water Reservoir Dam North Carolina Harnett 28 High Fair 1997 Water Supply
Snyder Farm Pond Minnesota Pipestone 28 Low Fair 1978 Flood Risk Reduction
Wohelo Lake Pennsylvania Franklin 28 Significant Fair 1953 Recreation
Manchester Pond Reservoir Dam Massachusetts Bristol 28 High Fair 1963 Water Supply
Pinehurst Unit 15 Dam North Carolina Moore 28 Low Fair 1979 Recreation
Lawver Dam Nebraska Saline 28 Low Fair 2004 Other
Hoikka, John G. Wisconsin Pierce 28 Low Fair 1973 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Alma Mill 6 Wisconsin Buffalo 28 Low Fair 1963 Debris Control
Oka T Hester Park Lake Dam North Carolina Guilford 28 Low Fair — Recreation
Alex Porter Dam North Carolina Mecklenburg 28 Low Fair 2009 Recreation
Smith Lake Dam Indiana Scott 28 Low Fair 1952 Recreation
Pond No 3 Pennsylvania Chester 28 Low Fair — Tailings
Knoll Lake Dam Louisiana De Soto 28 Low Fair 2002 Recreation

Frequently Asked Questions

Hazard potential is based on the consequences of dam failure, not the condition of the dam. High hazard means loss of human life is probable. Significant means economic and environmental losses are expected but no probable loss of life. Low means minimal losses are expected. The classification considers downstream population, infrastructure, and environmental resources.

Condition ratings reflect the physical state of the dam based on periodic inspections. Satisfactory means no deficiencies found. Fair means minor issues exist but no immediate action needed. Poor means safety deficiencies require remedial action. Unsatisfactory means the dam is unsafe and immediate corrective action is required.

Yes. Use the search field above to find dams by name. You can also combine the search with state, hazard, and condition filters to narrow your results. Each dam record links to a detail page with complete information.