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.

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Name State County Height (ft) Hazard Condition Year Purpose
R Milliken Pond 2 Dam South Carolina Spartanburg 20 Significant Fair 1949 Recreation
Son Lan Lee Shipwash Dam North Carolina Johnston 20 High Fair — Irrigation
Adams Lake Dam North Carolina Guilford 20 High Fair 1955 Recreation
Lake Pinehurst Pond Dam #2 North Carolina Moore 20 High Fair — Recreation
Colonial Country Club Dam Upper North Carolina Randolph 20 Low Fair 1962 Recreation
R.S. Jones Jr Upper Dam North Carolina Macon 20 High Fair — Recreation
Gaston Country Club Lake Dam North Carolina Gaston 20 High Fair — Irrigation
Flamingo Wash Lower Detention Basin Dam Nevada Clark 20 High Fair — Flood Risk Reduction
North Stone Lake Dam South Carolina Greenville 20 High Fair — Recreation
Greensboro National Golf Course Dam #1 North Carolina Rockingham 20 High Fair 1994 Recreation
Big Rock Creek Farm Wisconsin Polk 20 Low Fair — Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Egret Pond Louisiana St. Tammany 20 Low Fair 1988 Recreation
Spring Park Colorado Eagle 20 High Fair 1911 Irrigation
Kitson Colorado Mesa 20 High Fair 1911 Irrigation
Parker Pond Dam Massachusetts Worcester 20 Significant Fair — Recreation
Otter Rapids Wisconsin Vilas 20 High Fair 1907 Hydroelectric
Marlu Mill Pond Minnesota Pope 20 Low Fair 1967 Recreation
Troy Lumber Company Lake Dam North Carolina Moore 20 Low Fair 1963 Irrigation
Sawyer's Pond Maine Lincoln 20 Significant Fair 1935 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Brushy Bayou Dam Louisiana Madison 20 Low Fair 1958 Recreation
Ac Skannal No 3 Louisiana Bossier 20 Low Fair 1964 Recreation
Ardrey Park Dam North Carolina Mecklenburg 20 High Fair — Recreation
Ac Skannal No 1 Louisiana Bossier 20 Low Fair 1963 Irrigation
Pennington Lake Number 4 Dam Mississippi Lowndes 20 High Fair 1949 Recreation
Indian Hills Effluent Pond #5 Dam Nevada Douglas 20 Significant Fair 1991 Other
La Feria Reservoir Levee Texas Cameron 20 High Fair 1926 Irrigation
Duck Creek Railroad Detention Basin Dam Nevada Clark 20 High Fair 2010 Flood Risk Reduction
Bayou Bonne Idee Lower Dam Louisiana Morehouse 20 Low Fair 1976 Recreation
Upper Pond Dam Connecticut Litchfield 20 Significant Fair 1880 Recreation
D Honey No 3 Pond Dam South Carolina Spartanburg 20 High Fair 1957 Recreation
Fish Hook River Minnesota Hubbard 20 Significant Fair 1941 Recreation
Bessemer City Water Treatment Reservoir Dam North Carolina Gaston 20 High Fair — Water Supply
Grogan Estate Lake Dam North Carolina Rockingham 20 High Fair 1958 Irrigation
Cottonwood Creek Middle Idaho Ada 20 Significant Fair 1961 Flood Risk Reduction
Oakwood Lane Dam North Carolina Mecklenburg 20 High Fair — Recreation
Camp Garaywa Lake Dam Mississippi Hinds 20 High Fair 1956 Recreation
Southern C'S Farm Lake Dam North Carolina Rockingham 20 High Fair 1970 Recreation
Pine Run (Pa-491) Pennsylvania Mercer 20 High Fair 1970 Flood Risk Reduction
Pine Creek Dam (Aka Grimes Mountain Dam) North Carolina Jackson 20 High Fair — Recreation
Hermit Lake Dam New Hampshire Belknap 20 Low Fair 1927 Recreation
Gordon T. Anderson Dam Indiana Steuben 20 Low Fair 1992 Recreation
Hatheway Lake Dam Mississippi Madison 20 Low Fair 2006 Recreation
Woodlawn Plantation Dam No 1 Louisiana West Feliciana 20 Low Fair — Recreation
Stills Pond Dam South Carolina Barnwell 20 High Fair 1964 Recreation
Twin Lake Dam #1 North Carolina Durham 20 Significant Fair 1963 Recreation
Paris Lower City Dam Kentucky Bourbon 20 Significant Fair 1956 Water Supply
Creaton Lake Oklahoma Pittsburg 20 Low Fair 1955 Recreation
Lower Colonial Dam North Carolina Guilford 20 High Fair — Other
Garland Scout Dam No. 2 Louisiana De Soto 20 Low Fair 1975 Recreation
Lake Providence Dam North Carolina Mecklenburg 20 High Fair 1991 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.