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
Petty Lake Dam North Carolina Durham 25 Low Fair 1962 Irrigation
Bergen West Colorado Jefferson 25 Significant Fair 1888 Irrigation
Southern Nurseries Dam South Carolina Edgefield 25 Low Fair 1988 Irrigation
Upper Bayou Nezpique No 6 Louisiana Evangeline 25 Significant Fair 1969 Flood Risk Reduction
R Joseph Richardson Dam South Carolina Fairfield 25 Low Fair 2009 Fish and Wildlife Pond
Mariposa Lake Dam Iowa Jasper 25 Low Fair 1952 Recreation
Laurel Creek Dam Texas Grayson 25 High Fair 1931 Recreation
Rotp Spill Holding Pond Dam Nevada Eureka 25 Significant Fair — Other
Hillsdale Lake Dam North Carolina Guilford 25 High Fair 1960 Recreation
Cobles Reservoir Dam North Carolina Davidson 25 Low Fair 1959 Recreation
Caswell Wildlife Mgmt Lake Dam North Carolina Caswell 25 Low Fair 1969 Recreation
James Lake Dam Tennessee Shelby 25 Significant Fair 1957
Lakewinds Dam North Carolina Durham 25 Low Fair 1955 Recreation
Crystal Lake Dam South Carolina Lexington 25 Significant Fair 1900 Recreation
Edens Small Pond Dam South Carolina Calhoun 25 High Fair 1978 Recreation
Hunters Run Structure No. 6 Ohio Fairfield 25 High Fair 1961 Flood Risk Reduction
Watson Lake Dam #1 North Carolina Moore 25 High Fair 1928 Recreation
Wyman Pond Compensating Reservoir Dam Massachusetts Worcester 25 High Fair 1892 Recreation
Highland Orchards Dam North Carolina Yadkin 25 High Fair 2018 Fish and Wildlife Pond
State Fair H & L Dam North Carolina Wake 25 High Fair — Recreation
Granite Lake Idaho Valley 25 Significant Fair 1949 Irrigation
Atkinson Lake Dam North Carolina Johnston 25 Low Fair 1959 Recreation
Lethcoe Dam North Carolina Catawba 25 High Fair — Recreation
Nash County Wildlife Lake Dam North Carolina Nash 25 Low Fair 1950 Recreation
Ncsu Lake Dam #1 North Carolina Wake 25 Low Fair 1948 Other
Beverly Crest Dam North Carolina Mecklenburg 25 High Fair — Recreation
Forge Dam New York Franklin 25 Significant Fair 1921 Recreation
Camp Alabama Dam Louisiana Lincoln 25 Low Fair 1930 Recreation
Shaw Lake Dam North Carolina Wake 25 High Fair 1972 Recreation
Robbins Raw Water Reservoir Dam North Carolina Moore 25 Low Fair 1980 Water Supply
I & M Secondary Fly Ash Reservoir Indiana Dearborn 25 Low Fair 1963 Other
Seis Lagos No 5 Dam Texas Collin 25 Significant Fair 1968 Irrigation
Kisatchie Lake Dam Louisiana Grant 25 Low Fair 1955 Recreation
Mesa Creek #1 Colorado Mesa 25 Significant Fair 1893 Irrigation
The Falls Dam North Carolina Transylvania 25 Low Fair 1989 Recreation
Lake Herman Dam North Carolina Guilford 25 High Fair 1920 Recreation
Camp Kanata Lake Dam #2 North Carolina Wake 25 Low Fair 1957 Recreation
Dorris Dam California Modoc 25 High Fair 1930 Irrigation
Rgs Mesa Evaporation Pond M7 Nevada Clark 25 Significant Fair 2011 Other
Holly Berry Mountain Dam North Carolina Jackson 25 Significant Fair 1965 Recreation
Welborn Lake Dam North Carolina Yadkin 25 Low Fair 1981 Recreation
Lakeland Country Estates Green Lake Pennsylvania Butler 25 High Fair — Recreation
Mill Creek 22 Wisconsin Richland 25 High Fair 1961 Flood Risk Reduction
Spence Pond Dam South Carolina Greenville 25 Low Fair 1972 Recreation
Hedingham Dam #1 North Carolina Wake 25 High Fair 1955 Recreation
Bridlewood Lower Dam South Carolina Chesterfield 25 Significant Fair 1978 Recreation
Louisa Dam Virginia Louisa 25 Significant Fair 1960 Recreation
Florida Canyon Expansion Pond Dam Nevada Pershing 25 Low Fair 1999 Other
Crane Lake Louisiana St. Tammany 25 Low Fair 1988 Recreation
Hitchcock Dam 2 Nebraska Keya Paha 25 Low Fair 1968 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.