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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essington Lake Dam | Ohio | Perry | 20 | High | Fair | 1945 | Recreation |
| Wheeler Pond Dam | Connecticut | New London | 20 | Significant | Fair | 1810 | Other |
| Perkins Pond | Pennsylvania | Wayne | 20 | Significant | Fair | 1870 | Recreation |
| Albert Lake | Minnesota | Kanabec | 20 | Low | Fair | 1970 | Other |
| Farmington Irrigation - Reservoir B | Utah | Davis | 20 | High | Fair | 1979 | Irrigation |
| B. Vann Dam | North Carolina | Sampson | 20 | High | Fair | — | Recreation |
| Bill Powell Dam No. 1 | Louisiana | Natchitoches | 20 | Low | Fair | 1990 | Recreation |
| Marsh Lake Dam | Texas | Smith | 20 | Significant | Fair | 1965 | |
| Lake A Twin Lakes Subdivision Dam | Mississippi | Harrison | 20 | High | Fair | 1983 | Recreation |
| Alexander Wildlife Club Pond Dam | North Carolina | Alexander | 20 | Significant | Fair | — | Recreation |
| Mccullough Lake Levee | Texas | Brazoria | 20 | High | Fair | 1963 | Recreation |
| Ridgely Lake Dam | South Carolina | Aiken | 20 | High | Fair | 1951 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Green Acres Lake Dam | North Carolina | Richmond | 20 | Low | Fair | 1957 | Recreation |
| Sherman Mine Wastewater | Minnesota | St. Louis | 20 | Low | Fair | 1953 | Tailings |
| Johnston Lake Dam | North Carolina | Mecklenburg | 20 | Low | Fair | 1966 | Recreation |
| Dd No I-13 | Kansas | Greenwood | 20 | Significant | Fair | 2008 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Rose Creek Cove Dam | North Carolina | Macon | 20 | Significant | Fair | — | Recreation |
| Bonita Dam | Texas | Atascosa | 20 | High | Fair | 1926 | Recreation |
| La Veta Lake North | Colorado | Huerfano | 20 | Significant | Fair | 1882 | Water Supply |
| Topaz Lake Dam | Nevada | Mono | 20 | High | Fair | — | Irrigation |
| Douglas Smith Dam | Louisiana | Bossier | 20 | Low | Fair | 1982 | Recreation |
| D.A. Lord #4 | Colorado | Weld | 20 | Low | Fair | — | Irrigation |
| Searcy Lake | Louisiana | LaSalle | 20 | Low | Fair | 1932 | Recreation |
| Crappie Lake Dam | North Carolina | Richmond | 20 | Low | Fair | 1933 | Recreation |
| Ragged Hill Pond Dam | Connecticut | Windham | 20 | Significant | Fair | — | Recreation |
| David Weil Dam | North Carolina | Sampson | 20 | Low | Fair | 1985 | Irrigation |
| Lake Marvana Dam | Mississippi | Lauderdale | 20 | High | Fair | — | Recreation |
| Turfgrass Lake Dam #2 | North Carolina | Wake | 20 | Low | Fair | 1957 | Irrigation |
| Paper Mills Holding Pond Dam | New Hampshire | Cheshire | 20 | Significant | Fair | 1974 | Other |
| Lake Kanawauke Dam | New York | Rockland | 20 | High | Fair | 1918 | Recreation |
| Crystal Springs Lake Dam | North Carolina | Mecklenburg | 20 | Low | Fair | 1972 | Recreation |
| Carthage Pond Dam #1 | North Carolina | Moore | 20 | Low | Fair | 1945 | Water Supply |
| Schmidt Lake Dam | Ohio | Medina | 20 | Low | Fair | — | Recreation |
| King Lake Dam | North Carolina | Chatham | 20 | Significant | Fair | 1948 | Recreation |
| Blue Top Dam | New York | Broome | 20 | Significant | Fair | 2000 | Recreation |
| Rainbo Lake Dam | Texas | Henderson | 20 | High | Fair | 1932 | Irrigation |
| Hubl Dam 3 | Nebraska | Nuckolls | 20 | Low | Fair | 1971 | Irrigation |
| Young Lake Dam | North Carolina | Rockingham | 20 | High | Fair | 1965 | Irrigation |
| Hammond Lake Dam | North Carolina | Wake | 20 | Low | Fair | 1964 | Irrigation |
| Cardinal Plant Ash Pond Dam | Ohio | Jefferson | 20 | Significant | Fair | 1974 | Tailings |
| Stone #4 Dam | North Carolina | Transylvania | 20 | Significant | Fair | — | Recreation |
| Lakeside Estate Dam | North Carolina | Mecklenburg | 20 | Low | Fair | — | Recreation |
| Caldwell Lake Dam | North Carolina | Mecklenburg | 20 | Significant | Fair | — | Recreation |
| Mcpherson | Wyoming | Natrona | 20 | Low | Fair | 1923 | Irrigation |
| Hays | Wyoming | Fremont | 20 | Low | Fair | 1918 | Irrigation |
| Lower Michigan | Colorado | Park | 20 | Low | Fair | 1889 | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Santee Lakes Dam | South Carolina | Calhoun | 20 | Low | Fair | 1996 | Irrigation |
| Waterford Dam - Gated Spillway | Wisconsin | Racine | 20 | Significant | Fair | — | Recreation |
| Milton Waste Water Lagoons Dam | New Hampshire | Strafford | 20 | Significant | Fair | 1985 | Other |
| Warrior Lake Dam | North Carolina | Moore | 20 | High | Fair | 1965 | 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.