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.

Clear
Name State County Height (ft) Hazard Condition Year Purpose
Oyster Reservoir Dam New Hampshire Strafford 21 Significant Fair 1934 Water Supply
Millers Pennsylvania Berks 21 High Fair 1975 Recreation
Snyder No. 1 Wyoming Big Horn 21 Low Fair 1995 Irrigation
Omisol Dam Virginia Prince William 21 High Fair - Recreation
002 - Shs Wyoming Campbell 21 Low Fair 2003 Irrigation
Harriett Freshwater #4 Wyoming Johnson 21 Low Fair 2023 Other
Harriett Freshwater #5 Wyoming Johnson 21 Low Fair 2023 Other
Northfield Minnesota Rice 21 Significant Fair 1918 Recreation
Northpark Dam North Carolina Mecklenburg 21 Significant Fair - Recreation
Dolnicek Dam Nebraska Nuckolls 21 Low Fair 1967 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Hendricks Lake Dam North Carolina Cleveland 21 Low Fair 1952 Recreation
North Lake Subd. Dam North Carolina Mecklenburg 21 Significant Fair - Recreation
Masseys Oklahoma Oklahoma 21 High Fair 1970 Other
Whisperlake Dam South Carolina Lexington 21 High Fair - Recreation
Lake Emory Dam South Carolina Spartanburg 21 High Fair 1997 Debris Control
Snyder No. 2 Wyoming Big Horn 21 Low Fair 1994 Irrigation
Walker Wyoming Niobrara 21 Low Fair 1972 Flood Risk Reduction
American Legion Pond Dam North Carolina Orange 21 High Fair - Other
Resource Square Wq Pond Dam North Carolina Mecklenburg 21 High Fair -
Grand Mesa #8 Colorado Mesa 21 Significant Fair 1901 Irrigation
Potash Pond Dam Connecticut Windham 21 Significant Fair 1880 Recreation
Big Monitor #1 Colorado Montrose 21 Low Fair 1946 Irrigation
Betty Thomas Dam Louisiana Rapides 21 Low Fair 1957 Recreation
Roundezvous Campground Lake Dam North Carolina Buncombe 21 Significant Fair - Recreation
Fanning Dam Nebraska Scotts Bluff 21 Low Fair 1962 Flood Risk Reduction
Stonegate Pond Dam Ohio Butler 21 High Fair 1985 Recreation
Harper Pond Dam South Carolina Oconee 21 Significant Fair 1948 Recreation
Chapman Pond Dam South Carolina Aiken 21 High Fair 1948 Recreation
Ross Pennsylvania Susquehanna 21 Significant Fair 1974 Recreation
Nicolaysen No. 2 Wyoming Natrona 21 Low Fair 1909 Irrigation
Cedar Lake Wisconsin Barron 21 Low Fair 1874 Recreation
Virginia Lake Wisconsin Sauk 21 Low Fair 1971 Recreation
Larson Colorado Rio Blanco 21 Low Fair 1888 Water Supply
Richard Ledoux Dam Louisiana East Feliciana 21 Low Fair - Recreation
Hillside Beach Dam Massachusetts Hampshire 21 High Fair - Recreation
Unionville Pond Dam Massachusetts Worcester 21 Significant Fair 1909 Recreation
Upper Elk Reservoir Colorado Moffat 21 Low Fair 2012 Irrigation
Sykes Lake Dam North Carolina Durham 21 High Fair 1951 Recreation
Smith Dam 313 Nebraska Hayes 21 Low Fair 1962 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Box Elder Creek 5-A Nebraska Buffalo 21 Significant Fair 1975 Flood Risk Reduction
Mcmillan Reservoir Dam New Jersey Bergen 21 Low Fair - Recreation
Boone Lake Rhode Island Washington 21 High Fair 1885 Recreation
Flat Rock Pennsylvania Philadelphia 21 Low Fair 1977 Recreation
Dixie Clay Company Dam South Carolina Aiken 21 High Fair 1983 Other
Chiawana Gleed Ranch Dam Washington Yakima 21 High Fair 2003 Irrigation
Dilts Ranch 1-20 Wyoming Converse 21 Low Fair 2015 Other
Flagpole Pond Dam New Hampshire Merrimack 21 Low Fair 1967 Recreation
Vinson Pond Dam Louisiana Vernon 21 Low Fair 1993 Recreation
Fort Lyon Control Basin Colorado Prowers 21 Significant Fair 1959 Irrigation
Lynch Canyon California Solano 21 High Fair - Water Supply

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.