Browse Dams
12,710 dams in the National Inventory of Dams.
National Inventory of Dams
Browse 12,710 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Murchison Lake Dam | Texas | Henderson | 25 | High | Fair | 1950 | Recreation |
| John E Keith Dam 2 | South Carolina | Spartanburg | 25 | Low | Fair | 1993 | Other |
| Lc Mixon Pond Dam | South Carolina | Edgefield | 25 | Low | Fair | 1990 | Recreation |
| Temple Pond Dam | North Carolina | Johnston | 25 | Low | Fair | - | Recreation |
| Stidham Tract Dam | South Carolina | Fairfield | 25 | Low | Fair | - | Irrigation |
| Mesa Park | Colorado | Boulder | 25 | High | Fair | 1907 | Recreation |
| Henrys Lake | Idaho | Fremont | 25 | High | Fair | 1923 | Other |
| Twin Lakes Dam | Louisiana | Caldwell | 25 | Significant | Fair | - | Recreation |
| David Gaines Pond | Louisiana | East Feliciana | 25 | Low | Fair | 1996 | Recreation |
| Sanctuary Lake Dam | Mississippi | Madison | 25 | Significant | Fair | - | Recreation |
| Kendall Quinn Lake Dam | Mississippi | Madison | 25 | Undetermined | Fair | - | Recreation |
| Flowers Lake Dam #1 | North Carolina | Johnston | 25 | Significant | Fair | - | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Ronald Mcknight Dam | North Carolina | Davie | 25 | Low | Fair | 1985 | Irrigation |
| Sunset Lake Dam #1 | North Carolina | Stanly | 25 | Low | Fair | 1948 | Recreation |
| Crystal Lake Dam | North Carolina | Harnett | 25 | High | Fair | - | Recreation |
| Caswell Wildlife Mgmt Lake Dam | North Carolina | Caswell | 25 | Low | Fair | 1969 | Recreation |
| Sandler Mcnairy Dam | North Carolina | Guilford | 25 | Low | Fair | 1991 | Recreation |
| Marsh Wood Lake Dam | North Carolina | Cumberland | 25 | Low | Fair | 1964 | Recreation |
| Forest Lake Dam | North Carolina | Alamance | 25 | High | Fair | - | Recreation |
| Cobles Reservoir Dam | North Carolina | Davidson | 25 | Low | Fair | 1959 | Recreation |
| James Wright Pond Dam | North Carolina | Johnston | 25 | High | Fair | - | Recreation |
| East Peak Lake Dam | Nevada | Douglas | 25 | High | Fair | 1988 | Recreation |
| Pheasant Ridge Cc Pond Dam | New Hampshire | Belknap | 25 | Significant | Fair | 1976 | Recreation |
| Sandhill State Forest Dam 6 | South Carolina | Chesterfield | 25 | High | Fair | 1971 | Recreation |
| Timber Lake B | Pennsylvania | Washington | 25 | Low | Fair | 1956 | Recreation |
| Charlie Rauton Dam | South Carolina | Edgefield | 25 | Significant | Fair | - | Irrigation |
| Walter and Susan Shealy Dam | South Carolina | Lexington | 25 | Low | Fair | 1930 | Recreation |
| Lsrcd Section 13 | Wyoming | Big Horn | 25 | Low | Fair | 1997 | Water Supply |
| Old Keyser Reservoir | West Virginia | Mineral | 25 | High | Fair | 1911 | Other |
| Willow Butte | Oregon | Harney | 25 | Low | Fair | 2004 | Water Supply |
| Sky-Lin Farms Reservoir | Louisiana | Caddo | 25 | Low | Fair | 2017 | Water Supply |
| W. Cherry Creek Det. #10 | Colorado | Douglas | 25 | Low | Fair | 1961 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Straitsville Reservoir Dam | Connecticut | New Haven | 25 | Significant | Fair | 1900 | Water Supply |
| Cheniere Brake Dam | Louisiana | Ouachita | 25 | Low | Fair | 1943 | Recreation |
| Lake Haven Dam | Louisiana | De Soto | 25 | Low | Fair | 1996 | Recreation |
| Jameson Lake Dam | Louisiana | Evangeline | 25 | Low | Fair | 1974 | Recreation |
| La Tech Farm Pond | Louisiana | Lincoln | 25 | Low | Fair | 1951 | Water Supply |
| Platter Farm Pond | Maryland | Garrett | 25 | Low | Fair | 1968 | Recreation |
| Givan Family Pond Dam | North Carolina | Stokes | 25 | Significant | Fair | - | Recreation |
| Lake Elton Dam | North Carolina | Durham | 25 | High | Fair | 1962 | Recreation |
| Parkwood Lake Dam | North Carolina | Durham | 25 | High | Fair | 1962 | Recreation |
| Atkinson Lake Dam | North Carolina | Johnston | 25 | Low | Fair | 1959 | Recreation |
| Alford Brothers Lake Dam | North Carolina | Franklin | 25 | Low | Fair | 1955 | Recreation |
| Sugar Creek Polishing Lagoon Dam | North Carolina | Mecklenburg | 25 | Significant | Fair | 1980 | Other |
| Sleepy Creek Lake Lower Dam | North Carolina | Wayne | 25 | High | Fair | - | Recreation |
| Newton City Lake Dam | North Carolina | Catawba | 25 | High | Fair | 1936 | Water Supply |
| Trosper Lake Dam | North Carolina | Guilford | 25 | Low | Fair | 1954 | Recreation |
| Ski Lake Dam | North Carolina | Guilford | 25 | High | Fair | - | Recreation |
| Walden Two Dam | North Carolina | Mecklenburg | 25 | High | Fair | - | Irrigation |
| Hampton Lake Dam | North Carolina | Jackson | 25 | High | Fair | - | Recreation |
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.