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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
Flannery Colorado Garfield 16 Significant Fair 1990 Fish and Wildlife Pond
Nesom Pond Louisiana East Feliciana 16 Low Fair 1973 Recreation
Ray Lake Louisiana Bossier 16 Low Fair 1939 Recreation
Fish Lake Dam Louisiana Caddo 16 Low Fair 1955 Recreation
Brooks Pond Dam Massachusetts Worcester 16 Low Fair 1939 Recreation
Wah-Tuh Lake Maine Sagadahoc 16 Low Fair 1890 Other
Governors Club Dam #6 North Carolina Chatham 16 High Fair 1996 Recreation
Lower Ipc Dam New Hampshire Grafton 16 Significant Fair 1930 Recreation
Mcelmurray Pond Dam South Carolina Aiken 16 High Fair 1968 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Duck Harbor Pond Pennsylvania Wayne 16 High Fair 1907 Recreation
Mountain Lake Pennsylvania Luzerne 16 High Fair 1910 Recreation
Lancaster County Waterworks Dam South Carolina Lancaster 16 High Fair 1962 Water Supply
Oswalds Pond Dam South Carolina Allendale 16 Significant Fair 1962 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Camp Pee Dee Pond 2 Dam South Carolina Marlboro 16 Low Fair 1959 Recreation
California Crossing Dam Texas Dallas 16 Low Fair 1912 Water Supply
West Fork Dam Washington Grays Harbor 16 Significant Fair 1956 Water Supply
Rock Creek Flowage Dam Wisconsin Clark 16 Low Fair 1969 Recreation
Half Moon Lake Wisconsin Eau Claire 16 Low Fair 1977 Recreation
Walls Lake Dam Oregon Harney 16 Low Fair 2004 Water Supply
Tunica Trace Pond Ii Louisiana West Feliciana 16 Low Fair 2012 Recreation
Barren Colorado Delta 16 High Fair 1886 Irrigation
Fenton Water Dam Michigan Genesee 16 Significant Fair 1935 Recreation
Reservoir No. 6 Dam Massachusetts Worcester 16 Low Fair 1905 Water Supply
Gibson Dam North Carolina Guilford 16 High Fair - Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Summertime Dam North Carolina Cumberland 16 High Fair - Recreation
Millstone 4-H Camp Dam North Carolina Richmond 16 High Fair - Recreation
Granny Peach Association Dam South Carolina Spartanburg 16 Significant Fair 1960 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
James Ramage and Partnership Dam South Carolina Lexington 16 Significant Fair 1960 Recreation
Mcconnell Lake Pennsylvania Pike 16 Significant Fair 1957 Recreation
Andorra Springs Basin B Pennsylvania Montgomery 16 High Fair - Flood Risk Reduction
River Oaks Dam Tennessee Shelby 16 High Fair 1930
Robert L Scarborough Dam South Carolina Richland 16 Low Fair 1993 Other
Palmetto Bluff Plantation Dam 1 South Carolina Beaufort 16 Low Fair - Fish and Wildlife Pond
Terrell Country Club Lake Dam Texas Kaufman 16 Significant Fair 1905 Recreation
Lake Laurel Dam Texas Hays 16 High Fair 1977 Recreation
Sylvia Lake Dam Pierce Co Washington Pierce 16 Significant Fair 1963 Recreation
Iman Lake Dam Washington Skamania 16 High Fair 1996 Irrigation
Euclid Wildlife Pond Wisconsin Taylor 16 Low Fair 1970 Recreation
Jackson Wastewater Treatment Plant Wyoming Teton 16 Low Fair 1980 Debris Control
Mountain View Estate Pond Dam Connecticut Hartford 16 Significant Fair - Recreation
Lockhart Dam South Carolina Union 16 Low Fair 1921 Hydroelectric
Mezick Farm Pond Maryland Queen Anne's 16 Low Fair 1974 Fish and Wildlife Pond
Norway Lake Maine Oxford 16 Significant Fair 1930 Recreation
Canterbury Lake Dam Michigan Barry 16 Low Fair 1973 Recreation
Watts Farm Pond Maryland Kent 16 Low Fair 1977 Recreation
Secret Lake Dam Massachusetts Worcester 16 Significant Fair - Recreation
Csj Enterprises No. 3 Louisiana De Soto 16 Low Fair - Recreation
Brookway Dam North Carolina Guilford 16 High Fair - Recreation
Hilton Pond Dam North Carolina Union 16 High Fair - Recreation
Holiday Lake Dam New Jersey Ocean 16 Low Fair 1965 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.