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
Oakbrook Memorial Dam South Carolina Greenwood 27 High Fair 1985 Recreation
Howell Dam North Carolina Wake 27 High Fair — Recreation
Oliver Dam North Carolina Wilkes 27 High Fair — Recreation
Rosier Pond Dam South Carolina Edgefield 27 Low Fair — Recreation
Lindon Lake Dam Ohio Ashtabula 27 Low Fair 1961 Recreation
Phil No. 2 Wyoming Johnson 27 Low Fair 1967 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Hoechst Celanese Dam North Carolina Cleveland 27 Significant Fair — Water Supply
Patmore Lake Dam Indiana Spencer 27 Low Fair 1983 Recreation
Sigmon Farms Dam North Carolina Lincoln 27 Low Fair — Recreation
78 Ac Mcgill Dam Nevada White Pine 27 Low Fair — Tailings
Kiewit Herbs Creek No. 2 Wyoming Sheridan 27 Low Fair 1967 Irrigation
Mooreland Lake Louisiana Claiborne 27 Low Fair 1950 Recreation
Thousand Acre Reservoir Dam Massachusetts Worcester 27 Low Fair 1939
Kenneth Layton Dam Indiana Jackson 27 Low Fair 1995
Hunters Lake Pennsylvania Sullivan 27 High Fair 1970 Recreation
Rocky Knob Dam North Carolina Macon 27 High Fair 1988 Recreation
Grant Dam North Carolina Randolph 27 Low Fair — Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Cane Creek Arkansas Lincoln 27 Significant Fair 1989 Recreation
Gladden Pond Dam North Carolina Lincoln 26 High Fair — Recreation
Halchek Pond Dam Connecticut Tolland 26 Significant Fair 1972 Recreation
Speedway Conservation Club Dam Indiana Brown 26 High Fair 1952 Recreation
Duncan Avenue Minnesota Redwood 26 Low Fair — Flood Risk Reduction
Shaffir Dam North Carolina Iredell 26 Low Fair — Recreation
Penn East Business Park Dam Maryland Prince George's 26 Low Fair 2001 Flood Risk Reduction
Register Lake No 4 Louisiana De Soto 26 Low Fair — Recreation
Lake Benson Dam North Carolina Wake 26 High Fair 1952 Other
Lilly Lake Dam North Carolina Stokes 26 High Fair 1978 Recreation
Mud River FRS 23 Kentucky Logan 26 Low Fair 1963 Flood Risk Reduction
Willowhaven Lake Dam #2 North Carolina Durham 26 High Fair 1962 Recreation
Robins Ridge Golf Club Lake No. 1 Dam Ohio Guernsey 26 Low Fair 1970 Recreation
Pine Knoll Fish Pond Dam North Carolina Rutherford 26 High Fair — Recreation
Bruhn Dam North Carolina Guilford 26 Low Fair 1971 Recreation
Walden Lake Dam Ohio Portage 26 Significant Fair 1975 Recreation
Gallop Dam North Carolina Wake 26 High Fair — Recreation
Bentley Wyoming Natrona 26 Low Fair 1960 Irrigation
Rose Valley Lake Pennsylvania Lycoming 26 High Fair 1972 Recreation
Cane Creek #14a Dam Tennessee Lauderdale 26 Significant Fair 1968
Tenney Dam North Carolina Buncombe 26 Significant Fair — Recreation
Twin Parks 6 Wisconsin Iowa 26 Low Fair 1968 Debris Control
Earl Reservoir Dam New York Orange 26 High Fair 1912 Recreation
Feliciana Lake Louisiana East Feliciana 26 Significant Fair 1978 Recreation
Wycliff Avenue Dam Texas Dallas 26 High Fair 1958 Recreation
SCS-Little Deep Fork Creek Site-36 Oklahoma Creek 26 High Fair 1964 Flood Risk Reduction
Faircloth Pond Dam North Carolina Sampson 26 Low Fair — Other
Bert Jones Dam Louisiana Lincoln 26 Low Fair 1978 Recreation
Pecan Creek WS SCS Site 5 Dam Texas Hamilton 26 High Fair 1975 Flood Risk Reduction
James Lake Dam North Carolina Richmond 26 Low Fair 1955 Recreation
Hough Lake Dam Indiana Dearborn 26 Low Fair 1971 Recreation
Cedar Creek WS SCS Site 50c Dam Texas Kaufman 26 Significant Fair 1979 Flood Risk Reduction
Frd No 5 Kansas Chautauqua 26 Significant Fair 1966 Flood Risk Reduction

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.