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.

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Name State County Height (ft) Hazard Condition Year Purpose
Douglas Smith Dam Louisiana Bossier 20 Low Fair 1982 Recreation
Lake Watatic Dam Massachusetts Worcester 20 High Fair 1955 Recreation
Searcy Lake Louisiana LaSalle 20 Low Fair 1932 Recreation
Falls Pond Dam Massachusetts Bristol 20 High Fair 1890 Flood Risk Reduction
Dd No I-13 Kansas Greenwood 20 Significant Fair 2008 Flood Risk Reduction
Sherman Mine Wastewater Minnesota St. Louis 20 Low Fair 1953 Tailings
Lake A Twin Lakes Subdivision Dam Mississippi Harrison 20 High Fair 1983 Recreation
Crappie Lake Dam North Carolina Richmond 20 Low Fair 1933 Recreation
King Lake Dam North Carolina Chatham 20 Significant Fair 1948 Recreation
Rose Creek Cove Dam North Carolina Macon 20 Significant Fair - Recreation
Turfgrass Lake Dam #2 North Carolina Wake 20 Low Fair 1957 Irrigation
Young Lake Dam North Carolina Rockingham 20 High Fair 1965 Irrigation
Alexander Wildlife Club Pond Dam North Carolina Alexander 20 Significant Fair - Recreation
Hammond Lake Dam North Carolina Wake 20 Low Fair 1964 Irrigation
Lake Marvana Dam Mississippi Lauderdale 20 High Fair - Recreation
Johnston Lake Dam North Carolina Mecklenburg 20 Low Fair 1966 Recreation
Crystal Springs Lake Dam North Carolina Mecklenburg 20 Low Fair 1972 Recreation
Paper Mills Holding Pond Dam New Hampshire Cheshire 20 Significant Fair 1974 Other
Carthage Pond Dam #1 North Carolina Moore 20 Low Fair 1945 Water Supply
Lake Kanawauke Dam New York Rockland 20 High Fair 1918 Recreation
Cardinal Plant Ash Pond Dam Ohio Jefferson 20 Significant Fair 1974 Tailings
Schmidt Lake Dam Ohio Medina 20 Low Fair - Recreation
Blue Top Dam New York Broome 20 Significant Fair 2000 Recreation
Rainbo Lake Dam Texas Henderson 20 High Fair 1932 Irrigation
Ridgely Lake Dam South Carolina Aiken 20 High Fair 1951 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Bonita Dam Texas Atascosa 20 High Fair 1926 Recreation
Mccullough Lake Levee Texas Brazoria 20 High Fair 1963 Recreation
B. Vann Dam North Carolina Sampson 20 High Fair - Recreation
Ragged Hill Pond Dam Connecticut Windham 20 Significant Fair - Recreation
Lower Michigan Colorado Park 20 Low Fair 1889 Fish and Wildlife Pond
Ivy Mountain Dam Connecticut Litchfield 20 Low Fair - Recreation
Gatfield No 2 Idaho Gem 20 Significant Fair 1951 Other
Lemon Lake Louisiana West Feliciana 20 Low Fair 1973 Recreation
Dorothy Knost Dam Louisiana East Feliciana 20 Low Fair - Recreation
Calbeau Lake Louisiana Beauregard 20 Significant Fair 1964 Recreation
Bailey Lake Dam North Carolina Durham 20 High Fair 1963 Recreation
Lakeside Estate Dam North Carolina Mecklenburg 20 Low Fair - Recreation
Rankin Lake Dam North Carolina Richmond 20 High Fair 1958 Recreation
Sims Pond Dam North Carolina Caldwell 20 Significant Fair 1959 Recreation
Caldwell Lake Dam North Carolina Mecklenburg 20 Significant Fair - Recreation
Jonesville Golf Course Dam North Carolina Yadkin 20 Low Fair - Irrigation
Robertson Lake Dam North Carolina Wake 20 High Fair 1952 Irrigation
Warrior Lake Dam North Carolina Moore 20 High Fair 1965 Recreation
Milton Waste Water Lagoons Dam New Hampshire Strafford 20 Significant Fair 1985 Other
Stone #4 Dam North Carolina Transylvania 20 Significant Fair - Recreation
Rose's Warehouse Dam North Carolina Vance 20 High Fair - Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Buffalo Millpond Dam North Carolina Vance 20 High Fair 1864 Irrigation
Crooked Creek Dam North Carolina Wake 20 High Fair - Recreation
Buffalo Creek F-1 Nebraska Dawson 20 Low Fair 1978 Flood Risk Reduction
Elk Lake Dam Ohio Warren 20 Low Fair 1964 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.