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
Nobles Millpond Dam North Carolina Edgecombe 25 High Fair 1940 Recreation
Jones Lake Dam North Carolina Anson 25 Low Fair 1954 Irrigation
Fairview Reservoir No 2 Washington Grays Harbor 25 High Fair 1921 Water Supply
Crum Creek Pennsylvania Delaware 25 High Fair 1920 Water Supply
Houston Primos Dam Mississippi Madison 25 High Fair 2006 Recreation
Possom Track Farm Dam North Carolina Wake 25 Low Fair — Recreation
Bailey Dam North Carolina Wake 25 High Fair — Recreation
Shadow Lake Dam Connecticut Fairfield 25 Significant Fair 1937 Recreation
Clapp Lake Dam North Carolina Chatham 25 Low Fair 1953 Recreation
Lawrence Ledford Dam South Carolina Pickens 25 High Fair 1968 Recreation
Hooper Dam North Carolina Rockingham 25 Low Fair — Recreation
Gene No. 2 Stock Wyoming Converse 25 Low Fair 1984 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Davis County -Shepard Creek Db Utah Davis 25 High Fair 1935 Flood Risk Reduction
Braxton Moody Dam No. 3 Louisiana West Feliciana 25 Significant Fair — Recreation
Franktown Parker Fpa-2 Colorado Douglas 25 Low Fair 1963 Flood Risk Reduction
Lake Louise Dam Ohio Stark 25 Low Fair 1983 Recreation
Wilson Brothers Dam South #2 North Carolina Iredell 25 Low Fair — Recreation
Frank Leach Dam Louisiana Vernon 25 Low Fair 1983 Recreation
Roaring Brook Dam New York Putnam 25 High Fair 1959 Recreation
Nihles Wisconsin Grant 25 Low Fair — Flood Risk Reduction
Ragland Dam North Carolina Wake 25 Low Fair — Recreation
Luzerne Lake Dam Kentucky Muhlenberg 25 High Fair 1940 Recreation
Behm Wisconsin Eau Claire 25 Significant Fair 1973 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Kesler Brothers Dam South Carolina Newberry 25 Significant Fair 1999 Fish and Wildlife Pond
Patterson Lake Dam North Carolina Randolph 25 Low Fair 1945 Recreation
Sweet Briar College - Upper Dam Virginia Amherst 25 Low Fair — Irrigation
Lake Idylwild Dam Virginia Hanover 25 Significant Fair — Recreation
John King Dam North Carolina Hoke 25 Low Fair 1982 Irrigation
Wiggins Lake Dam North Carolina Edgecombe 25 High Fair 1953 Recreation
Burtonville Lake Dam Ohio Clinton 25 Significant Fair 1972 Recreation
Stroman/Richardson Dam South Carolina Orangeburg 25 High Fair 1990 Other
Rice City Pond Dam Massachusetts Worcester 25 High Fair 1880 Recreation
Earnhardt Lake Dam North Carolina Cabarrus 25 Low Fair — Recreation
Tyler Tree Farm Dam New Hampshire Grafton 25 Significant Fair 1969 Fish and Wildlife Pond
171 Ac Mcgill Dam Nevada White Pine 25 Low Fair — Tailings
West Lake Dam North Carolina Harnett 25 Low Fair 1954 Irrigation
Gilmore Dam North Carolina Randolph 25 Low Fair — Recreation
Bagwell Pond Dam North Carolina Wake 25 Low Fair 1962 Recreation
Forest Smith Pond Dam South Carolina Calhoun 25 High Fair — Recreation
Lake Helmerich Dam Indiana Pike 25 Low Fair 1973 Recreation
Dickerson Pond Dam North Carolina Granville 25 Low Fair — Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Thompson-Arthur Lake Dam North Carolina Randolph 25 Low Fair 1960 Recreation
South Wall No. 3 Wyoming Natrona 25 Low Fair 1951 Irrigation
Milan Lake Dam Indiana Ripley 25 Significant Fair 1928 Water Supply
Hester Lake Dam North Carolina Rockingham 25 Low Fair 1946 Irrigation
Calmont Pond Dam South Carolina Calhoun 25 Low Fair 1978 Recreation
Middlebury Industrial Park Vermont Addison 25 Significant Fair 1977 Other
Donnelly #1 Colorado Delta 25 Significant Fair 1955 Irrigation
Hedrick Sand & Gravel Lake Dam North Carolina Anson 25 Low Fair 1924 Water Supply
Process Solution Pond Dam South Carolina Fairfield 25 Significant Fair 1992 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.