Browse Dams
12,547 dams in the National Inventory of Dams.
National Inventory of Dams
Browse 12,547 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weisner Hollow Slurry | Pennsylvania | Jefferson | 192 | High | Fair | — | Other |
| Joes Valley | Utah | Emery | 192 | High | Fair | 1966 | Irrigation |
| Bouquet Canyon | California | Los Angeles | 190 | High | Fair | 1934 | Water Supply |
| Casad Dam | Washington | Kitsap | 190 | High | Fair | 1956 | Water Supply |
| Gainer Memorial | Rhode Island | Providence | 189 | High | Fair | 1926 | Water Supply |
| Morris Sheppard Dam | Texas | Palo Pinto | 189 | High | Fair | 1941 | Irrigation |
| Priest Rapids | Washington | Grant | 187 | High | Fair | 1961 | Hydroelectric |
| Simplot Tailings Dam | Nevada | Clark | 185 | Low | Fair | 1981 | Tailings |
| Terrace | Colorado | Conejos | 183 | High | Fair | 1912 | Irrigation |
| Spillway Dam | Oregon | Clackamas | 180 | High | Fair | 1962 | Water Supply |
| Lone Tree Section 23 Tails Dam | Nevada | Humboldt | 180 | Significant | Fair | 1996 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Cambria Slurry Pond #4 | Pennsylvania | Cambria | 178 | High | Fair | — | Other |
| Juniper Tailings Dam | Nevada | Humboldt | 176 | Significant | Fair | 1997 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Rmg Cell B Tsf Dam | Nevada | Nye | 175 | Significant | Fair | 2016 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Falcon Dam | Texas | Starr | 175 | High | Fair | 1953 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Scotts Flat | California | Nevada | 175 | High | Fair | 1948 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Phoenix Tailings Dam | Nevada | Lander | 173 | Low | Fair | 1971 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Cedar Cliff | North Carolina | Jackson | 173 | High | Fair | 1952 | Hydroelectric |
| Wood Creek Lake Dam | Kentucky | Laurel | 172 | High | Fair | 1969 | Water Supply |
| Belews Lake Dam | North Carolina | Rockingham | 170 | High | Fair | — | Other |
| Big Creek Dam No. 1 | California | Fresno | 170 | High | Fair | 1917 | Hydroelectric |
| Martin | Alabama | Tallapoosa | 168 | High | Fair | 1926 | Hydroelectric |
| High Savery | Wyoming | Carbon | 165 | High | Fair | 2003 | Irrigation |
| Mill #4 Tailings #2 Dam | Nevada | Eureka | 165 | Significant | Fair | 1993 | Tailings |
| Lake Las Vegas Dam | Nevada | Clark | 165 | Significant | Fair | 1991 | Recreation |
| Lower Sunshine | Wyoming | Park | 162 | High | Fair | 1972 | Irrigation |
| Kingsley | Nebraska | Keith | 162 | High | Fair | 1941 | Hydroelectric |
| Upper Sunshine | Wyoming | Park | 160 | High | Fair | 1942 | Irrigation |
| Nepaug Dam | Connecticut | Litchfield | 156 | High | Fair | 1918 | Water Supply |
| Prettyboy Dam | Maryland | Baltimore | 155 | High | Fair | 1936 | Water Supply |
| Belden Forebay | California | Plumas | 152 | High | Fair | 1958 | Hydroelectric |
| Vail | California | Riverside | 152 | High | Fair | 1949 | Water Supply |
| Ice House Main | California | El Dorado | 152 | High | Fair | 1959 | Hydroelectric |
| Carson City Treated Effluent Dam | Nevada | Carson City | 152 | High | Fair | — | Other |
| Muskingum River Upper Fly Ash Dam | Ohio | Washington | 152 | High | Fair | 1975 | Tailings |
| Rob Roy | Wyoming | Albany | 150 | High | Fair | 1986 | Water Supply |
| James Creek Diversion Dam | Nevada | Eureka | 150 | High | Fair | 1985 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Florence Lake | California | Fresno | 149 | High | Fair | 1926 | Hydroelectric |
| Greystone Tails Dam | Nevada | Lander | 148 | Low | Fair | 1954 | Tailings |
| Grace Mine Tailings | Pennsylvania | Berks | 145 | High | Fair | 1957 | Recreation |
| Oakley | Idaho | Cassia | 145 | High | Fair | 1916 | Irrigation |
| Crane Valley | California | Madera | 145 | High | Fair | 1910 | Hydroelectric |
| Strawberry | California | Tuolumne | 143 | High | Fair | 1916 | Hydroelectric |
| Waynesville Water Supply Dam | North Carolina | Haywood | 142 | High | Fair | 1982 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Eagle Nest Dam | New Mexico | Colfax | 142 | High | Fair | 1918 | Irrigation |
| Alexander | Kauai | 141 | High | Fair | 1931 | Hydroelectric | |
| Groundhog | Colorado | Dolores | 141 | High | Fair | 1939 | Irrigation |
| Icon Materials Pond 4 | Washington | King | 140 | High | Fair | 1997 | Water Supply |
| Davis County -Barton Creek Db | Utah | Davis | 140 | High | Fair | 1984 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Sweetwater Lake Dam | Indiana | Brown | 140 | High | 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.