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
Big Donaldson Wyoming Johnson 22 Low Fair 1973 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Bull Park #2 Colorado Routt 22 Low Fair 1911 Irrigation
Antelope Creek Idaho Bonneville 22 Significant Fair 1991 Irrigation
Plyler Lake Dam North Carolina Union 22 Significant Fair 1956 Recreation
Gilliam Lake Dam North Carolina Bladen 22 Low Fair 1949 Recreation
O'Neal Pond Dam South Carolina Allendale 22 Significant Fair 1955 Recreation
Clark #1 Colorado Huerfano 22 Low Fair 1904 Irrigation
Jordan Lake Dam North Carolina Moore 22 Low Fair 1953 Irrigation
Morton Dam North Carolina Wake 22 Significant Fair — Irrigation
E.O. Adams Dam North Carolina Wake 22 Low Fair — Recreation
Golson Pond A Louisiana Red River 22 Low Fair 2010 Water Supply
Webster Idaho Madison 22 Low Fair 1976 Irrigation
Stewart Vermont Addison 22 Low Fair 1969 Recreation
Robinsons Pond Dam North Carolina Halifax 22 Low Fair 1949 Recreation
Goodrich Dam Michigan Genesee 22 Significant Fair 1913 Recreation
Swan Creek Dam Michigan Allegan 22 Low Fair 1937 Recreation
Huff Pond Dam North Carolina Haywood 22 Significant Fair — Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Lake Mcphaul Dam North Carolina Moore 22 Low Fair 1964 Recreation
Brooks Creek Dam North Carolina Macon 22 Significant Fair — Recreation
Keller Wisconsin Waupaca 22 Low Fair 1938 Recreation
Waddle Creek Colorado Moffat 22 Low Fair 1946 Irrigation
Mitchell Brandt Dam Nebraska Antelope 22 Low Fair 1973 Flood Risk Reduction
Wantastiquet Lake Vermont Windsor 22 High Fair 1880 Recreation
Halls Pond Dam Connecticut Tolland 22 Significant Fair 1920 Recreation
Tailings Pond Expansion South Carolina Lexington 22 Low Fair — Tailings
Hentzen Dam Nebraska Seward 22 Low Fair 2002 Irrigation
Three Creeks (Sevier) Utah Sevier 22 High Fair 1884 Irrigation
Mader Pond Minnesota Carlton 22 Low Fair 1971 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Mary No. 2 Wyoming Johnson 22 Low Fair 1973 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Twin Beach Dam Indiana Clay 22 Low Fair 1956 Recreation
Peeler's Pond Dam South Carolina Richland 22 High Fair 1950 Recreation
Kjerstad No.1 South Dakota Pennington 22 High Fair 1960 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Ford Colony Dam #2 Virginia James City 22 Undetermined Fair —
Bolts Lake Colorado Eagle 22 Low Fair 1882 Fish and Wildlife Pond
Paul Geddings Dam South Carolina Orangeburg 22 High Fair 1990 Other
Schneider California Sacramento 22 Low Fair 1941 Water Supply
Helen Wyoming Converse 22 Low Fair 1966 Flood Risk Reduction
K B Simmons Dam South Carolina Sumter 22 Low Fair — Flood Risk Reduction
Summit Dam 1 South Carolina Richland 22 High Fair 1994 Flood Risk Reduction
Comanche Creek Dam Texas Pecos 22 High Fair 1955 Irrigation
Mark #1 Colorado Rio Blanco 22 Low Fair 1964 Irrigation
Globe Mill Dam Michigan Lenawee 22 Significant Fair 1972 Recreation
Robber'S Roost Wyoming Weston 22 Low Fair 1955 Irrigation
Brinkley Twin Lakes Dam #1 North Carolina Mecklenburg 22 Significant Fair 1950 Recreation
John Arambel Wyoming Sublette 22 Low Fair — Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Ward Ball Wyoming Sublette 22 Low Fair 1965 Irrigation
Buyck Pond Dam South Carolina Calhoun 22 Low Fair 1950 Recreation
Guy Kinnebrew Dam Louisiana Claiborne 22 Low Fair 1990 Recreation
Dewitt Gaddy Dam North Carolina Anson 22 Low Fair 1982 Irrigation
Statesville Flour Mill Dam North Carolina Iredell 22 Low Fair 1949 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.