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.
| 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.