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
Lake Rooty Dam Virginia Henrico 22 High Fair —
Carmel Dam Louisiana De Soto 22 Significant Fair 1998 Recreation
Osseo Rod and Gun Club Wisconsin Trempealeau 22 Low Fair 1964 Recreation
Mcleod Wyoming Campbell 22 Low Fair 1957 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Neutralized Water Impoundment 2 Ohio Knox 22 Significant Fair 1989 Tailings
Currie Lake Dam North Carolina Montgomery 22 Low Fair 1958 Irrigation
Arnett Lake Dam Ohio Pike 22 High Fair 1973 Recreation
Whiteville Lake Dam Tennessee Hardeman 22 Significant Fair 1943
Bird Lake Dam North Carolina Jackson 22 Significant Fair — Recreation
Cherryville City Reservoir Dam North Carolina Gaston 22 Low Fair — Other
Dm No. 1 Wyoming Washakie 22 Low Fair 1983 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Amicks Poultry Dam South Carolina Saluda 22 Low Fair 1987 Other
Trison Farms Dam I Louisiana Washington 22 Low Fair — Recreation
Fogle-Moorer Pond Dam South Carolina Calhoun 22 Low Fair — Recreation
Sand Lake Wyoming Carbon 22 Significant Fair 1956 Irrigation
Galicki Lake Dam Ohio Ashtabula 22 Low Fair 1973 Recreation
Bullis Pond Vermont Franklin 22 Low Fair 1843 Other
Lake Jemike Dam 2 South Carolina Oconee 22 High Fair 1959 Recreation
The Pond Dam Mississippi Madison 22 High Fair 2016 Recreation
Seymour Country Club Dam Texas Baylor 22 High Fair 1971 Irrigation
Wittenberg Wisconsin Shawano 22 Low Fair 1885 Recreation
Emmit L Graves Lake Dam Mississippi Forrest 22 Low Fair — Recreation
Mill Club Pennsylvania Delaware 22 Significant Fair 1908 Recreation
Harry B Lawson Impoundment Louisiana Red River 22 Low Fair 2019 Water Supply
Entrance Lake Dam South Carolina Richland 22 High Fair 1969 Recreation
Allens Pond Dam North Carolina Pitt 22 Low Fair 1959 Irrigation
Red Bluff Road No 2 Impoundment Louisiana De Soto 22 Low Fair — Flood Risk Reduction
Poth Lake Dam Ohio Stark 22 Significant Fair 1960 Recreation
Research Lake Dam #1 North Carolina Montgomery 22 Low Fair 1956 Irrigation
Scott Pond Dam South Carolina Aiken 22 Low Fair 1948 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Highland Creek Dam North Carolina Mecklenburg 22 Low Fair — Recreation
Larry Murray Dam South Carolina Aiken 22 Low Fair 1960 Recreation
Bear Lake Wisconsin Barron 22 Low Fair 1880 Recreation
Lowery Pond Dam North Carolina Mitchell 22 Significant Fair — Recreation
Bijou #2 Dam #1 Colorado Morgan 22 Significant Fair 1898 Irrigation
Lake Forest Dam Texas Denton 22 Low Fair 1935 Recreation
Dietz Lake Dam Kentucky Campbell 22 High Fair 1960 Recreation
Woodrow W Tyler Dam South Carolina Orangeburg 22 Low Fair — Recreation
Cincinnati Semiconductor Lake Dam Ohio Warren 22 Significant Fair — Water Supply
Davenport Sewage Lagoon No 4 Washington Lincoln 22 High Fair 1987 Other
Hidden Valley Pennsylvania Dauphin 22 High Fair 1931 Recreation
Morris Dam Virginia Albemarle 22 Undetermined Fair — Recreation
Kenneth Roberts Dam Louisiana St. Helena 22 Low Fair — Recreation
Davis County -Parrish Creek Db Utah Davis 22 High Fair 1987 Flood Risk Reduction
Pillager Minnesota Cass 22 High Fair 1917 Hydroelectric
Bob James Dam South Carolina Greenville 22 Low Fair 1995 Fish and Wildlife Pond
Knight Pennsylvania Montgomery 22 High Fair 1960 Recreation
Strickland Pond Dam South Carolina Orangeburg 22 Low Fair 1950 Recreation
Lakepointe Dam North Carolina Mecklenburg 22 Significant Fair 1989 Other
Reed Colorado Delta 22 Significant Fair 1956 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.