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
Cape Conroe Dam 1 Texas Montgomery 25 High Fair 1973 Recreation
Camp Wee-Ah-Pah-Ko Lake Dam Indiana Parke 25 Low Fair 1966 Recreation
Michael Laughlin Dam South Carolina Aiken 25 High Fair 1968 Recreation
Doggett Reservoir Dam North Carolina Surry 25 High Fair — Water Supply
W. Cherry Creek Det. #10 Colorado Douglas 25 Low Fair 1961 Flood Risk Reduction
Hedingham Dam #1 North Carolina Wake 25 High Fair 1955 Recreation
Shattalon Lake Dam North Carolina Forsyth 25 Significant Fair 1959 Recreation
Poinsett Wid Site 5 Arkansas Poinsett 25 Low Fair 1981 Flood Risk Reduction
Groveton Paper Mill Lagoons Dam New Hampshire Coos 25 Significant Fair 2010 Other
Parker Pennsylvania Clearfield 25 High Fair 1935 Recreation
Farmer Lake Dam North Carolina Stanly 25 Low Fair — Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Florida Canyon Expansion Pond Dam Nevada Pershing 25 Low Fair 1999 Other
Emerson Lake Dam North Carolina Cabarrus 25 Significant Fair — Recreation
Dawn Lake Dam Indiana Wayne 25 High Fair 1964 Recreation
Camp Kanata Lake Dam #2 North Carolina Wake 25 Low Fair 1957 Recreation
Mullis Dam North Carolina Iredell 25 Low Fair — Recreation
Stanley Ranch Dam Nevada Lyon 25 Low Fair 1998 Irrigation
Lower San Saba River WS SCS Site 12 Dam Texas San Saba 25 High Fair 1960 Flood Risk Reduction
Dorris Dam California Modoc 25 High Fair 1930 Irrigation
Wilson No. 1 Wyoming Converse 25 Low Fair 1977 Irrigation
Laurel Lake Pennsylvania Cumberland 25 High Fair 1968 Recreation
Fh Shackelford Dam North Carolina Greene 25 Low Fair 2008 Irrigation
Cobles Reservoir Dam North Carolina Davidson 25 Low Fair 1959 Recreation
Lake Haven Dam Louisiana De Soto 25 Low Fair 1996 Recreation
Hardy-Bear Creek No. 3 Wyoming Converse 25 Low Fair 1980 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Hedingham Dam #2 North Carolina Wake 25 High Fair 1990 Recreation
Devonwood Lower Dam North Carolina Cumberland 25 High Fair — Recreation
Big Ditch Lake No. 1 West Virginia Webster 25 High Fair 1968 Flood Risk Reduction
Welborn Lake Dam North Carolina Yadkin 25 Low Fair 1981 Recreation
Mariposa Lake Dam Iowa Jasper 25 Low Fair 1952 Recreation
Delta Lake Dam North Carolina Wake 25 High Fair — Recreation
Newton City Lake Dam North Carolina Catawba 25 High Fair 1936 Water Supply
Hampton Lake Dam North Carolina Jackson 25 High Fair — Recreation
Nobles Millpond Dam North Carolina Edgecombe 25 High Fair 1940 Recreation
Troy Town Reservoir Dam #2 North Carolina Montgomery 25 Low Fair 1956 Recreation
John E Keith Dam 2 South Carolina Spartanburg 25 Low Fair 1993 Other
Bayou Bonne Idee Dam Louisiana Morehouse 25 Significant Fair 1956 Recreation
Cheniere Brake Dam Louisiana Ouachita 25 Low Fair 1943 Recreation
Lake Quail Valley Dam South Carolina Lexington 25 High Fair 1972 Recreation
Sequoyah Dam North Carolina Macon 25 High Fair 1926 Hydroelectric
Halsey Pond Dam New York Westchester 25 High Fair — Recreation
Bay Meadows Lake Dam North Carolina Durham 25 High Fair 1965 Recreation
Crystal Lake Dam South Carolina Lexington 25 Significant Fair 1900 Recreation
West Fork Mayfield Creek FRS 25 Kentucky Carlisle 25 Low Fair 1975 Flood Risk Reduction
Dd No. 107 Kansas Sedgwick 25 High Fair 1987 Flood Risk Reduction
River Oaks Ranch Dam Texas Hays 25 Significant Fair — Recreation
Glacier Lake Colorado Boulder 25 High Fair 1905 Irrigation
171 Ac Mcgill Dam Nevada White Pine 25 Low Fair — Tailings
Wiles Pond Dam South Carolina Calhoun 25 High Fair — Recreation
Sugar Creek Polishing Lagoon Dam North Carolina Mecklenburg 25 Significant Fair 1980 Other

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.