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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Engquist Dam | Louisiana | East Feliciana | 20 | Low | Fair | - | Recreation |
| Mccoy Dam No 1 | Louisiana | Jackson | 20 | Low | Fair | 1960 | Recreation |
| Windsor Lake Dam | Massachusetts | Berkshire | 20 | High | Fair | 1883 | Recreation |
| Randall Dupree Pond Dam | Louisiana | Red River | 20 | Low | Fair | 1964 | Recreation |
| Fox Creek Farms Dam | Louisiana | Caddo | 20 | Low | Fair | 1992 | Recreation |
| Timberlane Village Dam | Louisiana | Washington | 20 | Low | Fair | 1982 | Recreation |
| Buehler Detention | Minnesota | Dodge | 20 | Low | Fair | 1965 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Methodist Home Dam | North Carolina | Mecklenburg | 20 | High | Fair | 1997 | Recreation |
| Lake Wilson Dam | North Carolina | Wilson | 20 | High | Fair | 1960 | Water Supply |
| Hannas Lake Dam | North Carolina | Harnett | 20 | High | Fair | 1950 | Recreation |
| White Store Lake Dam | North Carolina | Anson | 20 | High | Fair | 1966 | Recreation |
| Delta Lake Dam | North Carolina | Mecklenburg | 20 | High | Fair | - | Recreation |
| Lancewood Dam | North Carolina | Jackson | 20 | High | Fair | - | Recreation |
| Twelve Oaks Pond Dam | North Carolina | Hoke | 20 | Low | Fair | 1980 | Recreation |
| Governors Club Dam #7 | North Carolina | Chatham | 20 | High | Fair | 1996 | Recreation |
| Pabco Dam Tailings Pond 8 | Nevada | Clark | 20 | Low | Fair | 1969 | Tailings |
| Pabco Dam Tailings Pond 9 | Nevada | Clark | 20 | Low | Fair | 1969 | Tailings |
| Lovelass | Pennsylvania | Wayne | 20 | High | Fair | 1919 | Recreation |
| Clearwater Lake Dam | South Carolina | Aiken | 20 | High | Fair | 1929 | Recreation |
| Roy Jeffcoat Dam | South Carolina | Lexington | 20 | Significant | Fair | 1900 | Recreation |
| Bradshaw Reservoir | Pennsylvania | Bucks | 20 | Significant | Fair | 1988 | Other |
| F.C.R. Detention | Wyoming | Campbell | 20 | Low | Fair | 1968 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Willow Springs Lake | Wisconsin | Waukesha | 20 | Low | Fair | 1966 | Recreation |
| Salow Lake | Wisconsin | Waukesha | 20 | High | Fair | 1969 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Southern Pines #1 Lagoon Dam | North Carolina | Moore | 20 | High | Fair | 1984 | Water Supply |
| Greenbriar Development LLC Dam | North Carolina | Cherokee | 20 | High | Fair | 2007 | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Wise Forebay | California | Placer | 20 | High | Fair | 1913 | Hydroelectric |
| Bill Powell Dam No. 2 | Louisiana | Natchitoches | 20 | Low | Fair | 1920 | Recreation |
| Bridges Pond Dam | Louisiana | De Soto | 20 | Low | Fair | 1960 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Smith Pond No 3 | Louisiana | Webster | 20 | Low | Fair | 1936 | Recreation |
| Red Hill Lake Dam | Kentucky | Daviess | 20 | Low | Fair | 1958 | Recreation |
| Little Stone Lake | Minnesota | St. Louis | 20 | Significant | Fair | - | Recreation |
| Willow Run Hydro Dam | Michigan | Washtenaw | 20 | Low | Fair | 1941 | Recreation |
| Sapphire Lake Lower Dam | North Carolina | Jackson | 20 | Significant | Fair | 1922 | Recreation |
| Rhyne Mills Dam #1 | North Carolina | Lincoln | 20 | Low | Fair | - | Hydroelectric |
| Sapphire Lake Upper Dam | North Carolina | Jackson | 20 | Significant | Fair | 1922 | Recreation |
| Shannon Lake Dam | New Hampshire | Carroll | 20 | Significant | Fair | 1930 | Recreation |
| Grandfather Small Pond Dam | North Carolina | Avery | 20 | High | Fair | 1900 | Recreation |
| Alyson Pond Dam | North Carolina | Wake | 20 | High | Fair | - | Recreation |
| Camp Whitewood Lake Dam | Ohio | Ashtabula | 20 | High | Fair | 1967 | Recreation |
| Deer Lake Estates Dam | Ohio | Geauga | 20 | Low | Fair | 1992 | Recreation |
| Twin Lakes West | Oklahoma | Oklahoma | 20 | High | Fair | 1930 | Recreation |
| Port Jervis Reservoir #1 Dam | New York | Orange | 20 | High | Fair | 1869 | Water Supply |
| Ashcroft Drive - Woodbridge Pond | Maryland | Prince George's | 20 | High | Fair | - | Flood Risk Reduction |
| James T Childers Dam | South Carolina | Saluda | 20 | Significant | Fair | 1954 | Irrigation |
| J B Green Pond Dam | South Carolina | Greenville | 20 | High | Fair | 1964 | Recreation |
| Lower Spring Valley Lake Dam | South Carolina | Richland | 20 | High | Fair | 1960 | Other |
| Gues Pond Dam | South Carolina | Orangeburg | 20 | High | Fair | 1945 | Recreation |
| Lake Forest Dam | Texas | Rusk | 20 | High | Fair | 1934 | Recreation |
| Lake Lydia Dam | Texas | Wood | 20 | High | Fair | 1948 | 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.