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