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.
| Name | State | County | Height (ft) | Hazard | Condition | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nashua Milldam | Iowa | Chickasaw | 20 | Significant | Fair | 1917 | Recreation |
| Peetz Dam | Nebraska | Cheyenne | 20 | Low | Fair | 1963 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Lewis | Pennsylvania | Greene | 20 | Significant | Fair | — | Recreation |
| Barbieri Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Berkshire | 20 | Low | Fair | 1968 | Recreation |
| Candor Wastewater Dam | North Carolina | Montgomery | 20 | Low | Fair | 1986 | Other |
| Albert Waites Dam | Louisiana | Rapides | 20 | Low | Fair | 1960 | Recreation |
| Darlington No. 1 | Wyoming | Converse | 20 | Low | Fair | 1956 | Irrigation |
| Mccauley Lake Dam | North Carolina | Montgomery | 20 | Low | Fair | 1952 | Irrigation |
| Evans Lake Dam | North Carolina | Gaston | 20 | Significant | Fair | 1956 | Recreation |
| Watson Dam #3 | North Carolina | Wake | 20 | High | Fair | — | Other |
| Santee Lakes Dam | South Carolina | Calhoun | 20 | Low | Fair | — | Recreation |
| Oberlin Upground Reservoir | Ohio | Lorain | 20 | High | Fair | 1960 | Water Supply |
| Hidden Lakes | Wisconsin | Waukesha | 20 | Low | Fair | 1967 | Recreation |
| Dowling Lake #2 | Louisiana | Lincoln | 20 | Low | Fair | 2015 | Water Supply |
| Big Sky Dam | Texas | Denton | 20 | High | Fair | — | |
| Joe Lambeth Dam | North Carolina | Randolph | 20 | High | Fair | — | Recreation |
| Schwartz Pond Dam | Connecticut | Litchfield | 20 | Significant | Fair | 1964 | Recreation |
| Wheatland Wastewater Lagoon 1 | Wyoming | Platte | 20 | Low | Fair | 2009 | Other |
| Jeffries Lake Dam | North Carolina | Nash | 20 | Significant | Fair | 1954 | Irrigation |
| Deppen Dam | Nebraska | Howard | 20 | Low | Fair | 1967 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Rock | Wisconsin | Clark | 20 | Low | Fair | 1938 | Recreation |
| Moose Creek | Idaho | Latah | 20 | Low | Fair | 1960 | Recreation |
| Brazzel Impoundment | Louisiana | De Soto | 20 | Significant | Fair | 2018 | Recreation |
| Tracy Lake | Wyoming | Teton | 20 | Low | Fair | 1928 | Recreation |
| Kirby Creek | Wyoming | Hot Springs | 20 | Low | Fair | 1953 | Irrigation |
| Barney Pond | Rhode Island | Providence | 20 | High | Fair | 1885 | Recreation |
| Lowery Dam | North Carolina | Franklin | 20 | High | Fair | — | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Wral Dam | North Carolina | Wake | 20 | Low | Fair | — | Recreation |
| Evergreen Lake Dam | Ohio | Lucas | 20 | Significant | Fair | 1955 | Recreation |
| Smoke Pond Dam | South Carolina | Calhoun | 20 | Significant | Fair | 1965 | Recreation |
| Adams Pond Dam | North Carolina | Alexander | 20 | Significant | Fair | — | Recreation |
| Ricks Lake Dam | North Carolina | Nash | 20 | Significant | Fair | 1963 | Irrigation |
| Privette Dam | South Carolina | Darlington | 20 | Significant | Fair | 1989 | Irrigation |
| Group Camp | Pennsylvania | Beaver | 20 | High | Fair | 1938 | Recreation |
| Leaird Pond Dam | South Carolina | Chesterfield | 20 | Low | Fair | — | Recreation |
| Brodie Millpond | South Carolina | Lexington | 20 | Significant | Fair | — | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Thomas Hall Dam | North Carolina | Rowan | 20 | Low | Fair | 1970 | Recreation |
| Wood Lake Dam | North Carolina | Harnett | 20 | Low | Fair | 1955 | Irrigation |
| Great Pond Dam | Connecticut | Fairfield | 20 | High | Fair | — | Other |
| Montgomery Interest Impoundment | Louisiana | Bienville | 20 | Low | Fair | 2014 | Recreation |
| Golson Pond B | Louisiana | Red River | 20 | Low | Fair | 2016 | Water Supply |
| Crain | Wyoming | Johnson | 20 | Low | Fair | 1958 | Irrigation |
| Jolly Ranch | Colorado | Arapahoe | 20 | Low | Fair | 1987 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Rockwell Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Worcester | 20 | High | Fair | 1900 | Recreation |
| Harms Dam 2000 | Nebraska | Keith | 20 | Significant | Fair | 1962 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Monument #2 | Colorado | Mesa | 20 | Low | Fair | 1954 | Irrigation |
| Williams Lake Dam #1 | North Carolina | Moore | 20 | Low | Fair | 1953 | Irrigation |
| Torell Dam | Nebraska | Polk | 20 | Low | Fair | 1967 | Other |
| N & S | Wyoming | Big Horn | 20 | Low | Fair | 1946 | Irrigation |
| Smith Lake Dam | North Carolina | Cabarrus | 20 | Significant | Fair | 1951 | 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.