Browse Dams

12,534 dams in the National Inventory of Dams.

National Inventory of Dams

Browse 12,534 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
Crystal Lake Dam North Carolina Harnett 25 High Fair — Recreation
Pabco Dam Tailings Pond 7 Nevada Clark 25 Low Fair 2003 Tailings
Henrys Lake Idaho Fremont 25 High Fair 1923 Other
Mesa Park Colorado Boulder 25 High Fair 1907 Recreation
Packard Pond Dam Massachusetts Franklin 25 Significant Fair — Recreation
Sandler Mcnairy Dam North Carolina Guilford 25 Low Fair 1991 Recreation
Weed Wisconsin Shawano 25 High Fair 1967 Hydroelectric
Alford Brothers Lake Dam North Carolina Franklin 25 Low Fair 1955 Recreation
Hampton Lake Dam North Carolina Jackson 25 High Fair — Recreation
Parkwood Lake Dam North Carolina Durham 25 High Fair 1962 Recreation
Fh Shackelford Dam North Carolina Greene 25 Low Fair 2008 Irrigation
Orchard Lake Dam North Carolina Henderson 25 High Fair 1964 Recreation
Walden Two Dam North Carolina Mecklenburg 25 High Fair — Irrigation
Big T Ranch Lake Dam Ohio Ashland 25 Low Fair 1963 Recreation
Hedingham Dam #2 North Carolina Wake 25 High Fair 1990 Recreation
Raw Water Pond Pennsylvania Washington 25 Low Fair 1968 Grade Stabilization
Straitsville Reservoir Dam Connecticut New Haven 25 Significant Fair 1900 Water Supply
Kivett Lake Dam North Carolina Randolph 25 Low Fair 1957 Recreation
Trosper Lake Dam North Carolina Guilford 25 Low Fair 1954 Recreation
Fogle Dam 2 South Carolina Orangeburg 25 High Fair 1961 Recreation
W. Cherry Creek Det. #10 Colorado Douglas 25 Low Fair 1961 Flood Risk Reduction
Lake Haven Dam Louisiana De Soto 25 Low Fair 1996 Recreation
Halsey Pond Dam New York Westchester 25 High Fair — Recreation
Unit 3 Fgd Pond 2 Wyoming Carbon 25 Significant Fair 1998 Other
Platter Farm Pond Maryland Garrett 25 Low Fair 1968 Recreation
Cheniere Brake Dam Louisiana Ouachita 25 Low Fair 1943 Recreation
Foundry Pond Dam Massachusetts Plymouth 25 Significant Fair 1848
Lake Elton Dam North Carolina Durham 25 High Fair 1962 Recreation
Sugar Creek Polishing Lagoon Dam North Carolina Mecklenburg 25 Significant Fair 1980 Other
Newton City Lake Dam North Carolina Catawba 25 High Fair 1936 Water Supply
Pinetree Lake Pennsylvania Monroe 25 High Fair 1972 Recreation
Delta Lake Dam North Carolina Wake 25 High Fair — Recreation
Hicks Pond Dam South Carolina Oconee 25 Low Fair 1969 Recreation
Buckhorn Reservoir Utah Emery 25 Low Fair 1968 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Sleepy Creek Lake Lower Dam North Carolina Wayne 25 High Fair — Recreation
Muskingum Valley Council Lake Dam Ohio Coshocton 25 Low Fair 1974 Recreation
Page'S Pond Dam North Carolina Mecklenburg 25 High Fair — Recreation
Shattalon Lake Dam North Carolina Forsyth 25 Significant Fair 1959 Recreation
Max S. Crowe Dam North Carolina Polk 25 Low Fair 2004 Recreation
Pork Puddle Wyoming Laramie 25 Low Fair 1992 Irrigation
River Oaks Ranch Dam Texas Hays 25 Significant Fair — Recreation
Silver Creek Reservoir Wyoming Fremont 25 Low Fair 1941 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Jameson Lake Dam Louisiana Evangeline 25 Low Fair 1974 Recreation
La Tech Farm Pond Louisiana Lincoln 25 Low Fair 1951 Water Supply
Ski Lake Dam North Carolina Guilford 25 High Fair — Recreation
Oaknoll Dam Iowa Johnson 25 High Fair 1994 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Spring Creek 10-1 Nebraska Johnson 25 Low Fair 1978 Other
Ronald Mcknight Dam North Carolina Davie 25 Low Fair 1985 Irrigation
Bay Meadows Lake Dam North Carolina Durham 25 High Fair 1965 Recreation
Twin Granite Idaho Adams 25 Low Fair 1920 Irrigation

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.