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
Pluemer Wisconsin Grant 26 Low Fair 1967 Recreation
Breeden Lake Dam North Carolina Moore 26 Low Fair 1994 Recreation
Sprague Upper Reservoir Rhode Island Providence 26 High Fair 1885 Recreation
Cinnabar Idaho Washington 26 Low Fair 1975 Irrigation
Big Pine Colorado Montezuma 26 Significant Fair 1907 Irrigation
Lake Saxony Pennsylvania Butler 26 High Fair 1958 Irrigation
Horseshoe Lake Dam Texas Parker 26 High Fair 1970 Recreation
Mike Adams Lake Dam Mississippi Covington 26 Significant Fair 2007 Recreation
Lower Brushy Creek WS SCS Site 2 Dam Texas Williamson 26 Significant Fair 1960 Flood Risk Reduction
Dd No 137 Kansas Ness 26 Low Fair 1975 Flood Risk Reduction
Carnett Boney Dam North Carolina Sampson 26 Low Fair 1984 Irrigation
Tedder Dam Lower North Carolina Stokes 26 High Fair 1986 Irrigation
Sinnard Wyoming Goshen 26 Significant Fair 1935 Irrigation
Hawkes Pond Outlet Dam Massachusetts Essex 26 High Fair 1895 Water Supply
Oak Cliff Lake Dam North Carolina Cabarrus 26 High Fair 1940 Recreation
SCS-Cow Creek Site-02 Oklahoma Jefferson 26 Significant Fair 1978 Flood Risk Reduction
North Prong No. 1 Wyoming Sheridan 26 Low Fair 2002 Fish and Wildlife Pond
Remington Park Dam North Carolina Wake 26 High Fair 1987 Recreation
Fred Dilts No. 4 Wyoming Converse 26 Low Fair 1954 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
St. Albans South Reservoir Vermont Franklin 26 High Fair 1910 Water Supply
Diamond Colorado Weld 26 Low Fair 1940 Irrigation
Sore Paw Wyoming Washakie 26 Low Fair 1964 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Maiden Water Plant Lake Dam North Carolina Catawba 26 High Fair 1965 Recreation
Waynesburg Lakes Pennsylvania Greene 26 Low Fair — Recreation
Edmonds Dam North Carolina Randolph 26 Low Fair 1978 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Country Club Lake Mississippi Forrest 26 High Fair 1970 Recreation
Marchiori Colorado Huerfano 26 Low Fair 1952 Irrigation
Kiowa Crk Wtrshd 3-A-30 Colorado Elbert 26 Low Fair 1958 Flood Risk Reduction
Licking Creek Pennsylvania Juniata 26 High Fair — Water Supply
Skyview Lake Dam Upper North Carolina Iredell 26 High Fair 1947 Recreation
Deep Creek Watershed #16a Dam North Carolina Yadkin 26 Low Fair 1963 Flood Risk Reduction
Piper Glen Dam B North Carolina Mecklenburg 26 High Fair — Recreation
Wire Corral Wyoming Washakie 26 Low Fair 1966 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Ashmore Lake Dam North Carolina Lee 26 High Fair — Recreation
Lake Jean Pennsylvania Luzerne 26 High Fair 1950 Recreation
Ponaganset Reservoir Rhode Island Providence 26 High Fair 1865 Water Supply
Thompson Lake Kentucky Franklin 26 Low Fair 1988 Recreation
Browns Lake Dam South Carolina Oconee 26 High Fair 1950 Recreation
Bookout Lake Dam North Carolina Cleveland 26 Low Fair 1958 Recreation
Indian Creek 3-B Nebraska Gage 26 Low Fair 1956 Flood Risk Reduction
Spring Hope Poultry Lagoon Dam North Carolina Nash 26 Significant Fair — Other
Fulton Waste Colorado Weld 26 Low Fair 1905 Irrigation
Janicek Dam Nebraska Kimball 26 High Fair 1955 Flood Risk Reduction
Arby Williams Dam Louisiana Lincoln 26 Low Fair 1980 Recreation
James Young Dam Louisiana Lincoln 26 Low Fair 1996 Recreation
Woodland Lake Leisure Resort Dam Ohio Highland 26 Significant Fair 1971 Recreation
Vander Veen Wisconsin Price 26 Low Fair 1978 Recreation
Melba Pond No 2 Louisiana De Soto 26 Low Fair 2016 Recreation
Westlake Dam Mississippi Madison 26 High Fair 1986 Recreation
Wild Plum Lake Dam Arkansas Sharp 26 High Fair 1961 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.