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.

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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.