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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.