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.
| Name | State | County | Height (ft) | Hazard | Condition | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Betts Pond Dam | North Carolina | Wake | 20 | High | Fair | - | Recreation |
| Evergreen Lake Dam | Ohio | Lucas | 20 | Significant | Fair | 1955 | Recreation |
| Oberlin Upground Reservoir | Ohio | Lorain | 20 | High | Fair | 1960 | Water Supply |
| Barney Pond | Rhode Island | Providence | 20 | High | Fair | 1885 | Recreation |
| Lewis | Pennsylvania | Greene | 20 | Significant | Fair | - | Recreation |
| Smoke Pond Dam | South Carolina | Calhoun | 20 | Significant | Fair | 1965 | Recreation |
| Santee Lakes Dam | South Carolina | Calhoun | 20 | Low | Fair | - | Recreation |
| Tracy Lake | Wyoming | Teton | 20 | Low | Fair | 1928 | Recreation |
| Darlington No. 1 | Wyoming | Converse | 20 | Low | Fair | 1956 | Irrigation |
| Rock | Wisconsin | Clark | 20 | Low | Fair | 1938 | Recreation |
| Wheatland Wastewater Lagoon 1 | Wyoming | Platte | 20 | Low | Fair | 2009 | Other |
| Kirby Creek | Wyoming | Hot Springs | 20 | Low | Fair | 1953 | Irrigation |
| Hidden Lakes | Wisconsin | Waukesha | 20 | Low | Fair | 1967 | Recreation |
| Joe Lambeth Dam | North Carolina | Randolph | 20 | High | Fair | - | Recreation |
| Big Sky Dam | Texas | Denton | 20 | High | Fair | - | |
| Danny Mccurry Dam | North Carolina | Cleveland | 20 | Significant | Fair | - | Recreation |
| Brazzel Impoundment | Louisiana | De Soto | 20 | Significant | Fair | 2018 | Recreation |
| Dowling Lake #2 | Louisiana | Lincoln | 20 | Low | Fair | 2015 | Water Supply |
| Watson Dam #3 | North Carolina | Wake | 20 | High | Fair | - | Other |
| Monument #2 | Colorado | Mesa | 20 | Low | Fair | 1954 | Irrigation |
| Jolly Ranch | Colorado | Arapahoe | 20 | Low | Fair | 1987 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| E W Smith Lake Dam | Mississippi | George | 20 | Low | Fair | - | Recreation |
| Smith Lake Dam | North Carolina | Cabarrus | 20 | Significant | Fair | 1951 | Recreation |
| Wood Lake Dam | North Carolina | Harnett | 20 | Low | Fair | 1955 | Irrigation |
| Ricks Lake Dam | North Carolina | Nash | 20 | Significant | Fair | 1963 | Irrigation |
| Thomas Hall Dam | North Carolina | Rowan | 20 | Low | Fair | 1970 | Recreation |
| Williams Lake Dam #1 | North Carolina | Moore | 20 | Low | Fair | 1953 | Irrigation |
| Adams Pond Dam | North Carolina | Alexander | 20 | Significant | Fair | - | Recreation |
| Torell Dam | Nebraska | Polk | 20 | Low | Fair | 1967 | Other |
| Harms Dam 2000 | Nebraska | Keith | 20 | Significant | Fair | 1962 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Golson Pond B | Louisiana | Red River | 20 | Low | Fair | 2016 | Water Supply |
| Group Camp | Pennsylvania | Beaver | 20 | High | Fair | 1938 | Recreation |
| Privette Dam | South Carolina | Darlington | 20 | Significant | Fair | 1989 | Irrigation |
| Leaird Pond Dam | South Carolina | Chesterfield | 20 | Low | Fair | - | Recreation |
| Brodie Millpond | South Carolina | Lexington | 20 | High | Fair | - | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Holland Lake Dam Upper | Texas | Parker | 20 | Significant | Fair | - | |
| N & S | Wyoming | Big Horn | 20 | Low | Fair | 1946 | Irrigation |
| Crain | Wyoming | Johnson | 20 | Low | Fair | 1958 | Irrigation |
| Great Pond Dam | Connecticut | Fairfield | 20 | High | Fair | - | Other |
| Montgomery Interest Impoundment | Louisiana | Bienville | 20 | Low | Fair | 2014 | Recreation |
| Equalizer | Colorado | Larimer | 20 | High | Fair | 1902 | Irrigation |
| Big Monitor #2 | Colorado | Montrose | 20 | Low | Fair | 1946 | Irrigation |
| Ella | Colorado | Delta | 20 | Low | Fair | 1911 | Irrigation |
| Stanford Carter Dam | Louisiana | Beauregard | 20 | Low | Fair | 1950 | Recreation |
| Barney Moore Dam | Louisiana | Caddo | 20 | Low | Fair | 1961 | Recreation |
| Leadbetter Creek Pond | Louisiana | Claiborne | 20 | Low | Fair | - | Recreation |
| Barbieri Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Berkshire | 20 | Low | Fair | 1968 | Recreation |
| Red River Drayton | Minnesota | Kittson | 20 | Low | Fair | 1964 | Water Supply |
| Green Acres Lake Dam | North Carolina | Richmond | 20 | Low | Fair | 1957 | Recreation |
| N. State Orchard Dam #2 | North Carolina | Montgomery | 20 | Low | Fair | 1955 | 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.