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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Boyce Dam | New York | Rockland | 16 | High | Fair | 1929 | Recreation |
| Smith + Sayles Reservoir | Rhode Island | Providence | 16 | Significant | Fair | 1865 | Recreation |
| Orson Pond | Pennsylvania | Wayne | 16 | Significant | Fair | 1849 | Recreation |
| Brier Crest Woods | Pennsylvania | Monroe | 16 | High | Fair | 1973 | Recreation |
| French Lake Dam | Texas | Tarrant | 16 | High | Fair | 1976 | Recreation |
| Fly Ash Disposal Cell B | Wyoming | Sweetwater | 16 | Low | Fair | 2003 | Other |
| Sunny Slope | Colorado | Larimer | 16 | Significant | Fair | - | Irrigation |
| Hawthorne Valley Lake Dam | Kansas | Johnson | 16 | High | Fair | - | Recreation |
| Johnco Pond Dam | Louisiana | Evangeline | 16 | Low | Fair | 1992 | Recreation |
| Spears Pond | Louisiana | Claiborne | 16 | Low | Fair | 1948 | Recreation |
| Manhan River Dam | Massachusetts | Hampshire | 16 | Significant | Fair | 1998 | Recreation |
| Echo Lake Dam | North Carolina | Henderson | 16 | High | Fair | - | Recreation |
| Hendricks Lake Dam | North Carolina | Wake | 16 | Significant | Fair | 1955 | Irrigation |
| Northpark Pond Dam | North Carolina | Mecklenburg | 16 | Significant | Fair | - | Recreation |
| Briar Lake Dam | North Carolina | Henderson | 16 | High | Fair | - | Recreation |
| Jones Pond Dam | North Carolina | Wake | 16 | High | Fair | - | Recreation |
| Carolina Country Club Dam | North Carolina | Wake | 16 | High | Fair | - | Recreation |
| Sixth Lake Dam | New York | Hamilton | 16 | High | Fair | 1920 | Recreation |
| Turners Pond Dam | South Carolina | Bamberg | 16 | Significant | Fair | 1954 | Recreation |
| Hawkins Dam | Washington | Okanogan | 16 | High | Fair | 1940 | Irrigation |
| Bayou Bonne Idee North Dam | Louisiana | Morehouse | 16 | Low | Fair | 1988 | Irrigation |
| Swfwmd Lake Tarpon Control Structure (S-551) | Florida | Pinellas | 16 | Low | Fair | - | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Goodyears Pond | Louisiana | St. Tammany | 16 | Low | Fair | 1968 | Recreation |
| Mike Wahlder Lake Dam No. 2 | Louisiana | Grant | 16 | Low | Fair | 1982 | Recreation |
| Smith Dam | North Carolina | Guilford | 16 | High | Fair | - | Recreation |
| Cold Springs Saddle Club Dam | North Carolina | Macon | 16 | High | Fair | 1976 | Recreation |
| Meadows Lake Dam | North Carolina | Jackson | 16 | Significant | Fair | 1971 | Recreation |
| Peace Dale Pond | Rhode Island | Washington | 16 | High | Fair | 1847 | Other |
| Remington Road Detention | Pennsylvania | Montgomery | 16 | High | Fair | 1979 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Hilton Kings Pond Dam | South Carolina | Darlington | 16 | High | Fair | 1961 | Recreation |
| Joyce Willing Dam | South Carolina | Edgefield | 16 | Significant | Fair | 1930 | Recreation |
| Ellen Trout Memorial Lake Dam | Texas | Angelina | 16 | High | Fair | 1925 | Water Supply |
| Decker Dry Detention Dam | Texas | Montgomery | 16 | High | Fair | 2001 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Fish Creek Dam No 1 | Texas | Montgomery | 16 | High | Fair | - | |
| Trophy Ponds Dam | Washington | Snohomish | 16 | High | Fair | 1984 | Recreation |
| Plymouth Notch Snowmaking Pond | Vermont | Windsor | 16 | Significant | Fair | 2014 | Recreation |
| Meyer, Dr.Walther W. #3 | Wisconsin | Taylor | 16 | Low | Fair | 1976 | Recreation |
| Armstrong Park Pond Dam | Connecticut | Fairfield | 16 | Significant | Fair | - | Recreation |
| Holley Lake Dam | Florida | Walton | 16 | High | Fair | 1957 | Recreation |
| Rd Hinton Dam | Louisiana | Webster | 16 | Low | Fair | 1952 | Recreation |
| Almond Brothers Lumber Pond Dam | Louisiana | De Soto | 16 | Low | Fair | - | Recreation |
| Massachusetts Bog | Maine | Franklin | 16 | Low | Fair | 1970 | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Mother Brook Diversion At Charles River | Massachusetts | Norfolk | 16 | Significant | Fair | 1959 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Ridgewood Farm Dam | North Carolina | Guilford | 16 | High | Fair | - | Recreation |
| Perimeter Park West Dam | North Carolina | Wake | 16 | High | Fair | - | Recreation |
| Wooten Pond Dam | North Carolina | Wake | 16 | High | Fair | - | Recreation |
| Omr Ventures Dam | Louisiana | St. Tammany | 16 | Low | Fair | - | Recreation |
| Forest Lake Dam | South Carolina | Florence | 16 | High | Fair | 1962 | Debris Control |
| Lucile Wannamaker Dam | South Carolina | Calhoun | 16 | Low | Fair | 1965 | Recreation |
| White Pines Lake Dam | South Carolina | Union | 16 | Significant | Fair | 1954 | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
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.