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.
| 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.