Browse Dams

12,710 dams in the National Inventory of Dams.

National Inventory of Dams

Browse 12,710 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
Elm Creek WS SCS Site 28 Dam Texas Bell 26 Significant Fair 1982 Flood Risk Reduction
Lower Brushy Creek WS SCS Site 2 Dam Texas Williamson 26 Significant Fair 1960 Flood Risk Reduction
Sikes Lake Dam Texas Wichita 26 High Fair 1956 Recreation
Pentecost Childrens Home Kentucky Knox 26 High Fair - Recreation
Broadbent No. 2 Wyoming Uinta 26 Low Fair 1961 Irrigation
Lake Hamilton Dam North Carolina Guilford 26 High Fair 1931 Recreation
Poinsett Wid Site 119 Arkansas Poinsett 26 Low Fair 1985 Flood Risk Reduction
Marshall Pond Dam North Carolina Davie 26 Low Fair - Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Oak Cliff Lake Dam North Carolina Cabarrus 26 High Fair 1940 Recreation
Lake Russellville Dam Arkansas Pope 26 Low Fair 1911 Recreation
Mary's Creek #9 Dam Tennessee Shelby 26 Significant Fair 1962
Carrington Woods Lake Dam Georgia Baldwin 26 High Fair 1945 Recreation
Edmonds Dam North Carolina Randolph 26 Low Fair 1978 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Marchiori Colorado Huerfano 26 Low Fair 1952 Irrigation
Crossgate Lake Dam #1 North Carolina Wake 26 High Fair 1955 Recreation
Ohio River Collieries Sediment Pond Dam Ohio Guernsey 26 Low Fair 1979 Debris Control
Dagger Draw Detention Dam 2 New Mexico Hidalgo 26 Low Fair 1950 Flood Risk Reduction
Lake Frank Indiana Pike 26 Low Fair 1973 Recreation
Casto Colorado Mesa 26 Significant Fair 1940 Irrigation
Jarrett Lake Dam North Carolina Rockingham 26 Low Fair 1980 Recreation
Davis Lake Dam North Carolina Guilford 26 High Fair 1993 Flood Risk Reduction
Jones Lake Dam North Carolina Rockingham 26 Low Fair 1980 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Wire Corral Wyoming Washakie 26 Low Fair 1966 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Gallop Dam North Carolina Wake 26 High Fair - Recreation
Sore Paw Wyoming Washakie 26 Low Fair 1964 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Baker No. 2 Wyoming Weston 26 Low Fair 1958 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Springdale 19 Minnesota Redwood 26 Low Fair 2021 Flood Risk Reduction
Turtle Rock Lake Louisiana De Soto 26 Low Fair 2020 Water Supply
Wild Plum Lake Dam Arkansas Sharp 26 High Fair 1961 Recreation
Sinnard Wyoming Goshen 26 Significant Fair 1935 Irrigation
Knight Dam North Carolina Guilford 26 High Fair 1984 Irrigation
Lamb Pond Dam South Carolina Aiken 26 High Fair - Recreation
Shuvart Dam North Carolina Rutherford 26 Significant Fair - Recreation
Sullivan No. 2 Wyoming Natrona 26 Low Fair 1992 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Lunker Lake Dam North Carolina Wayne 26 Low Fair - Irrigation
Saluda Reservoir Dam South Carolina Saluda 26 Significant Fair 1962 Recreation
Lewis Wyoming Laramie 26 Low Fair 1908 Irrigation
Notown Reservoir Dam Massachusetts Worcester 26 High Fair 1876 Water Supply
Dd No 7-35 Kansas Douglas 26 Low Fair - Flood Risk Reduction
Town Creek Watershed Dam #9 Mississippi Lee 26 High Fair 1973 Flood Risk Reduction
Plonk Pond Dam North Carolina Gaston 26 Low Fair - Recreation
Girl Scout Pond Dam North Carolina Caldwell 26 High Fair - Recreation
Lake Forest Dam Mississippi Warren 26 High Fair 1974 Recreation
Pluemer Wisconsin Grant 26 Low Fair 1967 Recreation
Sequoia Wisconsin Richland 26 Low Fair 1973 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Lake Whitehurst Dam Virginia Norfolk 26 High Fair - Water Supply
Lake B Dam Mississippi Forrest 26 High Fair 1990 Recreation
Felt Mill Wisconsin Waupaca 26 High Fair 1900 Hydroelectric
Deep Creek Watershed #14 Dam North Carolina Yadkin 26 Low Fair 1963 Flood Risk Reduction
Yellow Gate Lake Dam Texas San Jacinto 26 High Fair 1958 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.