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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prairie Cr. No. A-3-1 | Indiana | Daviess | 23 | Significant | Fair | 1962 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| SCS-Leader-Mid Clr Boggy Cr Site-26a | Oklahoma | Coal | 23 | High | Fair | 1973 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Sudlow Lake Dam | South Carolina | Aiken | 23 | High | Fair | 1915 | Recreation |
| Girl Scouts of Usa Dam | North Carolina | Gaston | 22 | High | Fair | 1982 | Recreation |
| Birkdale Dam | Virginia | Chesterfield | 22 | Undetermined | Fair | - | Recreation |
| Nixon Dam | North Carolina | Union | 22 | Significant | Fair | - | Recreation |
| Goodwyn Lake Dam | Virginia | Powhatan | 22 | Undetermined | Fair | - | |
| Murphy | Wisconsin | Rusk | 22 | Low | Fair | 1994 | Recreation |
| Holita | Colorado | Huerfano | 22 | Low | Fair | 1901 | Irrigation |
| Ridley Dam | North Carolina | Gaston | 22 | High | Fair | - | Recreation |
| Vaughan Dam | North Carolina | Wake | 22 | Low | Fair | - | Recreation |
| Nicolaysen | Wyoming | Natrona | 22 | Significant | Fair | 1899 | Irrigation |
| Bruce | Wyoming | Johnson | 22 | Low | Fair | 1956 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Oasis | Colorado | Delta | 22 | Low | Fair | 1906 | Irrigation |
| Red Top | Colorado | Pueblo | 22 | Low | Fair | 1912 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Paulson | Colorado | Delta | 22 | Low | Fair | 1963 | Irrigation |
| Holiday Lake Dam | Mississippi | Hinds | 22 | Low | Fair | - | Recreation |
| Stegall Lake Dam | North Carolina | Union | 22 | Low | Fair | 1945 | Recreation |
| Pompton Dam | New Jersey | Passaic | 22 | Low | Fair | - | Recreation |
| Malaga Dam | New Jersey | Gloucester | 22 | Significant | Fair | - | Recreation |
| Pfister No. 2 | Wyoming | Niobrara | 22 | Low | Fair | 1952 | Irrigation |
| Bull Park #2 | Colorado | Routt | 22 | Low | Fair | 1911 | Irrigation |
| Lake Perry Dam | Indiana | Cass | 22 | High | Fair | 1969 | Recreation |
| Atlas Dam | Michigan | Genesee | 22 | Significant | Fair | 1835 | Recreation |
| Hamilton Dam | Michigan | Genesee | 22 | High | Fair | 1920 | Water Supply |
| Ewing Lake Dam | North Carolina | Montgomery | 22 | Low | Fair | 1952 | Irrigation |
| Hollifield Lake Dam | North Carolina | Lincoln | 22 | Low | Fair | 1964 | Recreation |
| Nabors Dam | South Carolina | Laurens | 22 | Low | Fair | 1971 | Water Supply |
| Falls Mill Dam | Virginia | Tazewell | 22 | High | Fair | - | Recreation |
| Big Donaldson | Wyoming | Johnson | 22 | Low | Fair | 1973 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Old Smuggler | Wyoming | Albany | 22 | Low | Fair | 1956 | Irrigation |
| Kafka No. 1 | Wyoming | Albany | 22 | Low | Fair | 1969 | Irrigation |
| Reservoir # 2 | Virginia | Goochland | 22 | Significant | Fair | - | Irrigation |
| Mission Court Lake Dam | Virginia | Hanover | 22 | Undetermined | Fair | - | |
| Kelsetan Pond | Louisiana | Caddo | 22 | Low | Fair | 1930 | Recreation |
| Taylor No. 2 | Wyoming | Johnson | 22 | Significant | Fair | 1987 | Irrigation |
| Clark #1 | Colorado | Huerfano | 22 | Low | Fair | 1904 | Irrigation |
| Webster | Idaho | Madison | 22 | Low | Fair | 1976 | Irrigation |
| Antelope Creek | Idaho | Bonneville | 22 | Significant | Fair | 1991 | Irrigation |
| Goodrich Dam | Michigan | Genesee | 22 | Significant | Fair | 1913 | Recreation |
| Swan Creek Dam | Michigan | Allegan | 22 | Low | Fair | 1937 | Recreation |
| Robinsons Pond Dam | North Carolina | Halifax | 22 | Low | Fair | 1949 | Recreation |
| Huff Pond Dam | North Carolina | Haywood | 22 | Significant | Fair | - | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Gilliam Lake Dam | North Carolina | Bladen | 22 | Low | Fair | 1949 | Recreation |
| 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 |
| O'Neal Pond Dam | South Carolina | Allendale | 22 | Significant | Fair | 1955 | Recreation |
| Stewart | Vermont | Addison | 22 | Low | Fair | 1969 | 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.