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
Capitol Lake Dam South Dakota Hughes 27 High Fair 1921 Recreation
Nelson Lake Dam North Carolina Guilford 27 Low Fair 1962 Recreation
Fowler Dam Louisiana Lincoln 27 Low Fair 1961 Recreation
Wolfden Lake Dam Ohio Scioto 27 High Fair 1936 Recreation
Amazon Lake Dam Indiana Owen 27 High Fair 1975 Recreation
W J Linn Lake Dam Mississippi Chickasaw 27 Undetermined Fair — Recreation
Woodrow Fountain Dam North Carolina Rutherford 27 Low Fair — Recreation
Nicholas Lake Dam North Carolina Rowan 27 Low Fair 1969 Recreation
Kimberly Lake Idaho Lemhi 27 Significant Fair 1970 Recreation
Ms05385 Lake Dam Mississippi Lamar 27 Low Fair — Recreation
Newman Dam Nebraska Wayne 27 Low Fair 2002 Other
Bull Run Creek Colorado Grand 27 Low Fair 1968 Irrigation
Norwood Dam North Carolina Granville 27 Significant Fair — Recreation
Lake Rico Dam Massachusetts Bristol 27 Significant Fair 1972 Recreation
Solebury Farm Pennsylvania Bucks 27 High Fair 1953 Recreation
Laurel Lake Dam North Carolina Jackson 27 High Fair — Recreation
Walcott Lake Arkansas Greene 27 High Fair 1964 Recreation
Woodlands Nature Reserve Dam South Carolina Dorchester 27 High Fair 1972 Irrigation
Tyson North Idaho Owyhee 27 Low Fair 1967 Irrigation
Vernon Fish Hatchery Pond Vermont Windham 27 Low Fair 1967 Recreation
Spring Mill Pennsylvania Lehigh 27 Low Fair 1900 Water Supply
Chamberlain No. 1 Wyoming Converse 27 Significant Fair 1965 Irrigation
Lake Street Dam North Carolina Iredell 27 Low Fair — Recreation
Merimere Reservoir Dike (Dam Is 705) Connecticut New Haven 27 High Fair 1870 Water Supply
Pacific Land Co Idaho Owyhee 27 Low Fair 1965 Irrigation
The Shire Lake Dam Ohio Jackson 27 Significant Fair 1963 Recreation
Lambertson Lakes No. 3 Colorado Adams 27 Low Fair 1950 Recreation
Ford Manchester Dam Michigan Washtenaw 27 High Fair 1940 Recreation
Cloud Creek No. 3 Wyoming Natrona 27 Low Fair 2004 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Bliss No. 1 Wyoming Albany 27 Low Fair 1956 Irrigation
Lake John Colorado Jackson 27 Significant Fair 1957 Recreation
Lone Cone Colorado San Miguel 27 High Fair 1912 Irrigation
Hanover Reservoir Dam Connecticut New London 27 High Fair 1900 Recreation
Pershall Idaho Owyhee 27 Low Fair 1948 Other
Winding Creek Rearing Pond Wisconsin Marathon 27 Significant Fair 1970 Recreation
Flythe Dam Virginia Spotsylvania 27 Low Fair — Recreation
Cliff Ridge Pond Dam South Carolina Greenville 27 High Fair — Fish and Wildlife Pond
Hanna Pilot Reservoir Wyoming Carbon 27 Low Fair 2001 Other
Choat Dam Nebraska Boone 27 Low Fair 1950 Irrigation
Taylor No. 1 Wyoming Johnson 27 Low Fair 1958 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Trail Creek Wyoming Park 27 Low Fair 1952 Irrigation
Lake Mckenzie Dam North Carolina Moore 27 Low Fair 1957 Irrigation
Redland Wyoming Washakie 27 Low Fair 1964 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Culberson Lake Dam Arkansas Faulkner 27 Low Fair 1976 Irrigation
Donaldson Wyoming Johnson 27 Low Fair 1970 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Golden Gate Dam South Carolina Darlington 27 Significant Fair — Recreation
Eagle Rock Colorado Weld 27 Low Fair 1968 Recreation
Flagstone Wyoming Washakie 27 Low Fair 1965 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Blacklidge Lake Dam Ohio Logan 27 Significant Fair 1972 Recreation
Brinkley Dam North Carolina Davidson 27 Low Fair 1984 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...

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.