Browse Dams

12,550 dams in the National Inventory of Dams.

National Inventory of Dams

Browse 12,550 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
Jenson Wyoming Fremont 44 Low Fair 1979 Flood Risk Reduction
Swiss Lake Estates Dam Iowa Fayette 44 Low Fair 1967 Recreation
SCS-Little Washita River Site-18 Oklahoma Comanche 44 High Fair 1972 Flood Risk Reduction
Dam 49 Texas Bell 44 High Fair —
Keyser Vermont Orange 44 High Fair 1963 Recreation
Poston Park Dam North Carolina Gaston 44 High Fair 2010 Recreation
SCS-Sugar Creek Site-010 Oklahoma Caddo 44 Significant Fair 1963 Flood Risk Reduction
Gobbo #1 Colorado Mesa 44 Significant Fair 1973 Irrigation
Newtown (Pa-621) Pennsylvania Bucks 44 High Fair 1980 Flood Risk Reduction
Hollow Creek Watershed Dam 1 South Carolina Lexington 44 Low Fair 1986 Flood Risk Reduction
Fish Stockwater Wyoming Johnson 44 Low Fair 1971 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
SCS-Tonkawa Creek Site-001a Oklahoma Caddo 44 Significant Fair 1968 Flood Risk Reduction
Dd No 11 Kansas Wabaunsee 44 Low Fair 1997 Flood Risk Reduction
Balmorhea Dam Texas Reeves 44 High Fair 1917 Irrigation
Watauga Vista Dam North Carolina Macon 44 High Fair 1968 Recreation
SCS-Cobb Creek Site-002 Oklahoma Washita 44 High Fair 1957 Flood Risk Reduction
Canistear Reservoir #2 Dam New Jersey Sussex 44 High Fair 1896 Water Supply
SCS-Beaver Creek Site-07 Oklahoma Custer 44 High Fair 1967 Flood Risk Reduction
Elliott Creek Texas Bowie 44 Low Fair 1942 Recreation
Elk Lake #1 Colorado Teller 44 Low Fair 1971 Recreation
Westview Dam Virginia Goochland 44 Significant Fair — Recreation
Seven Lakes Dam #3 North Carolina Moore 44 High Fair — Recreation
Chandler City Lake Oklahoma Lincoln 44 High Fair 1954 Water Supply
Upper Big Nemaha J-12 Nebraska Johnson 44 Low Fair 1980 Other
Pulgas Lake Dam California San Diego 44 Low Fair 1953 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Big Sand Watershed Structure Y-32-12 Dam Mississippi Carroll 44 High Fair 1964 Flood Risk Reduction
SCS-Upper Black Bear Creek Site-61a Oklahoma Noble 44 Significant Fair 1979 Water Supply
Arroyo Del Oso Detention Dam New Mexico Bernalillo 44 High Fair 1956 Flood Risk Reduction
SCS-Sargeant Major Creek Site-2 Oklahoma Roger Mills 44 High Fair 1949 Flood Risk Reduction
Sharp Mountain Creek WS Str # 14 Georgia Pickens 44 High Fair 1957 Flood Risk Reduction
Frith Pond Dam North Carolina Moore 44 Low Fair — Recreation
Bush River Dam # 7 Virginia Prince Edward 44 High Fair — Flood Risk Reduction
SCS-Timber Creek Site-6 Oklahoma Beckham 44 Significant Fair 1962 Flood Risk Reduction
Pemberwick Dam Connecticut Fairfield 44 High Fair 1867 Recreation
Elm Fork WS SCS Site 6b Dam Texas Cooke 44 High Fair 1957 Flood Risk Reduction
East Keechi Creek WS SCS Site 6 Dam Texas Jack 44 High Fair 1965 Flood Risk Reduction
Rural Retreat Dam Virginia Wythe 44 High Fair — Recreation
Jordan Valley Water Purification Upper Utah Salt Lake 44 High Fair 1981 Water Supply
Breeds Pond Outlet Dam No. 5 Massachusetts Essex 44 High Fair 1870 Water Supply
Chambers Creek WS SCS Site 62 Dam Texas Johnson 44 High Fair 1961 Flood Risk Reduction
Hennessee Dam North Carolina Rutherford 44 Significant Fair 1976 Recreation
Currier #2 Colorado Mesa 44 Significant Fair 1968 Irrigation
Goose Cove Northwest Dike Massachusetts Essex 44 High Fair 1963 Water Supply
SCS-Deep Red Run-Coffin Cr Site-02 Oklahoma Tillman 44 Significant Fair 1975 Flood Risk Reduction
Black Lake Bayou Reservoir Louisiana Natchitoches 44 High Fair 1990 Recreation
Northeast Lake Oklahoma Oklahoma 43 High Fair 1908 Recreation
Deer Lake Dam #1 Indiana Brown 43 Low Fair 1977 Recreation
Heart Lake Colorado Garfield 43 High Fair 1953 Recreation
Olinger Lake Indiana Pike 43 Low Fair 2000 Recreation
Willis River Dam #5f Virginia Buckingham 43 High Fair — Flood Risk Reduction

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.