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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenwater Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Berkshire | 18 | Significant | Fair | 1944 | Recreation |
| Mountain Brook Reservoir Dam | New Hampshire | Cheshire | 18 | Significant | Fair | 1951 | Recreation |
| Sellers-Crowell | Colorado | Routt | 18 | Low | Fair | 1914 | Irrigation |
| Wasatch County Lake Creek Debris Basin | Utah | Wasatch | 18 | High | Fair | 1987 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Yvonne Welborn Dam | Louisiana | Beauregard | 18 | Low | Fair | 1982 | Recreation |
| Orrs Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Bristol | 18 | Low | Fair | 1906 | Water Supply |
| Blair Lake Dam | New Jersey | Warren | 18 | High | Fair | 1903 | Recreation |
| Slatersville Reservoir Lower | Rhode Island | Providence | 18 | Significant | Fair | 1886 | |
| Valmont Dam | North Carolina | Henderson | 18 | High | Fair | — | Recreation |
| Broadacres Lake Dam | North Carolina | Richmond | 18 | Significant | Fair | 1934 | Recreation |
| Rice Lake | Wisconsin | Walworth | 18 | High | Fair | 1968 | Recreation |
| Walker Dam | Kentucky | Webster | 18 | Low | Fair | 1940 | Recreation |
| Theresa Vap Dam | Nebraska | Clay | 18 | Low | Fair | 1984 | Irrigation |
| Mclendon Lake Dam | North Carolina | Anson | 18 | Low | Fair | — | Irrigation |
| Grandy | Wyoming | Fremont | 18 | Significant | Fair | 1957 | Irrigation |
| Browns Lake | Pennsylvania | Monroe | 18 | High | Fair | 1925 | Recreation |
| Rastoka | Pennsylvania | Greene | 18 | Significant | Fair | — | Recreation |
| Naultaug Brook Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Worcester | 18 | Significant | Fair | — | Recreation |
| Haynes Lake | Louisiana | East Feliciana | 18 | Low | Fair | 1963 | Recreation |
| Rosemeyer | Wisconsin | Taylor | 18 | Low | Fair | 1973 | |
| Lambert Dam | North Carolina | Franklin | 18 | High | Fair | — | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Robert Mears Dam | Louisiana | Union | 18 | Low | Fair | 1987 | Recreation |
| Stonemont Pond Dam | North Carolina | Wake | 18 | High | Fair | — | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Tree Top Prosser Lagoons 2 & 3 | Washington | Benton | 18 | Significant | Fair | 1991 | Other |
| Werner Ranch Site | Wyoming | Converse | 18 | Significant | Fair | 1982 | Other |
| Carroll'S of Warsaw Dam | North Carolina | Sampson | 18 | Significant | Fair | 1979 | Other |
| East Calais Mill | Vermont | Washington | 18 | Low | Fair | 1900 | Recreation |
| Comins Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Worcester | 18 | Significant | Fair | 1957 | Recreation |
| Edwards Pond Dam | South Carolina | Calhoun | 18 | Low | Fair | 1950 | Recreation |
| Leigh James Pond | Louisiana | Sabine | 18 | Low | Fair | 2018 | Recreation |
| West Brook Dam | New York | Delaware | 18 | Significant | Fair | 1888 | Other |
| Lost Creek | Pennsylvania | Somerset | 18 | Significant | Fair | 1954 | Recreation |
| Dover Lake Dam A | North Carolina | Wake | 18 | Low | Fair | — | Recreation |
| Wildsong Farm Pond Dike | New Hampshire | Belknap | 18 | Low | Fair | 1969 | Recreation |
| Crawford Lake Dam | North Carolina | Anson | 18 | Low | Fair | 1967 | Recreation |
| Louie Lake | Idaho | Valley | 18 | Low | Fair | 1928 | Irrigation |
| Valley View | Pennsylvania | Pike | 18 | Significant | Fair | 1956 | Recreation |
| Polin Pond Dam | South Carolina | Calhoun | 18 | Low | Fair | — | Recreation |
| Brilyea West | Vermont | Addison | 18 | Low | Fair | 1957 | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Timberlake Dam C | North Carolina | Wake | 18 | Significant | Fair | 1955 | Recreation |
| Allen Mill Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Worcester | 18 | Significant | Fair | — | Recreation |
| Brad Reese Water Impoundment Reservoir | Wyoming | Converse | 18 | Low | Fair | 2019 | Irrigation |
| Mound Creek North Pool | Minnesota | Rock | 18 | Low | Fair | 1940 | Recreation |
| Staley Pond Dam | South Carolina | Calhoun | 18 | Low | Fair | 1890 | Recreation |
| Meyer South Dam | Nebraska | Gosper | 18 | Low | Fair | 1972 | Other |
| Houghton Pond | Maine | Sagadahoc | 18 | Low | Fair | 1880 | Other |
| Shuler Dam | South Carolina | Orangeburg | 18 | Significant | Fair | 1955 | Recreation |
| Franklin Pond Dam | New Jersey | Sussex | 18 | Significant | Fair | — | Recreation |
| Soulen Main Dam | Idaho | Washington | 18 | Significant | Fair | 1935 | Irrigation |
| Betty Taylor Dam | Louisiana | Union | 18 | Low | Fair | 1970 | 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.