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
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.