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
Mcgee Lake Louisiana East Feliciana 20 Low Fair 1958 Recreation
Lake Meredith Dam North Carolina Moore 20 Low Fair — Fish and Wildlife Pond
Doub Estate Dam North Carolina Forsyth 20 Significant Fair — Recreation
Coal Ash Pond Number Two South Carolina Richland 20 Low Fair 1970 Tailings
Conservation League Dam Tennessee Scott 20 Low Fair 1956
Farmington Irrigation - Reservoir C Utah Davis 20 High Fair 1979 Irrigation
Delta Lake Dam North Carolina Mecklenburg 20 High Fair — Recreation
Herbert Bird Dam Kentucky Carlisle 20 Low Fair 1979 Flood Risk Reduction
Willow Springs Lake Wisconsin Waukesha 20 Low Fair 1966 Recreation
Tom Engquist Dam Louisiana East Feliciana 20 Low Fair — Recreation
Mccoy Dam No 1 Louisiana Jackson 20 Low Fair 1960 Recreation
Pabco Dam Tailings Pond 9 Nevada Clark 20 Low Fair 1969 Tailings
Roy Jeffcoat Dam South Carolina Lexington 20 Significant Fair 1900 Recreation
Lancewood Dam North Carolina Jackson 20 High Fair — Recreation
Camp Marantha Lake Dam North Carolina Chatham 20 Low Fair 1977 Recreation
Pabco Dam Tailings Pond 8 Nevada Clark 20 Low Fair 1969 Tailings
Lake Wilson Dam North Carolina Wilson 20 High Fair 1960 Water Supply
Hannas Lake Dam North Carolina Harnett 20 High Fair 1950 Recreation
Elkhart Lake Dam Texas Anderson 20 High Fair 1951 Recreation
Bradshaw Reservoir Pennsylvania Bucks 20 Significant Fair 1988 Other
F.C.R. Detention Wyoming Campbell 20 Low Fair 1968 Flood Risk Reduction
Barbours Pond Dam New Jersey Passaic 20 Significant Fair 1888 Recreation
Methodist Home Dam North Carolina Mecklenburg 20 High Fair 1997 Recreation
Fox Creek Farms Dam Louisiana Caddo 20 Low Fair 1992 Recreation
Martin Lily Pond Colorado Grand 20 Low Fair 1939 Recreation
Randall Dupree Pond Dam Louisiana Red River 20 Low Fair 1964 Recreation
Timberlane Village Dam Louisiana Washington 20 Low Fair 1982 Recreation
Greenbriar Development LLC Dam North Carolina Cherokee 20 High Fair 2007 Fish and Wildlife Pond
Governors Club Dam #7 North Carolina Chatham 20 High Fair 1996 Recreation
Buehler Detention Minnesota Dodge 20 Low Fair 1965 Flood Risk Reduction
Lovelass Pennsylvania Wayne 20 High Fair 1919 Recreation
Salow Lake Wisconsin Waukesha 20 High Fair 1969 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Caselton Mill Middle Dam Nevada Lincoln 20 Low Fair — Tailings
Clearwater Lake Dam South Carolina Aiken 20 High Fair 1929 Recreation
Tully Pond Dam Massachusetts Franklin 20 Significant Fair — Recreation
Twelve Oaks Pond Dam North Carolina Hoke 20 Low Fair 1980 Recreation
Southern Pines #1 Lagoon Dam North Carolina Moore 20 High Fair 1984 Water Supply
Sapphire Lake Upper Dam North Carolina Jackson 20 Significant Fair 1922 Recreation
Rhyne Mills Dam #1 North Carolina Lincoln 20 Low Fair — Hydroelectric
Port Jervis Reservoir #1 Dam New York Orange 20 High Fair 1869 Water Supply
James T Childers Dam South Carolina Saluda 20 Significant Fair 1954 Irrigation
Sapphire Lake Lower Dam North Carolina Jackson 20 Significant Fair 1922 Recreation
Red Hill Lake Dam Kentucky Daviess 20 Low Fair 1958 Recreation
Lower Spring Valley Lake Dam South Carolina Richland 20 High Fair 1960 Other
Lake Lydia Dam Texas Wood 20 High Fair 1948 Recreation
Ashcroft Drive - Woodbridge Pond Maryland Prince George's 20 High Fair — Flood Risk Reduction
Lake Windcrest Dam Texas Montgomery 20 High Fair 1997 Recreation
Deer Lake Estates Dam Ohio Geauga 20 Low Fair 1992 Recreation
Smith Pond No 3 Louisiana Webster 20 Low Fair 1936 Recreation
Alyson Pond Dam North Carolina Wake 20 High Fair — 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.