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
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.