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.
| Name | State | County | Height (ft) | Hazard | Condition | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cow Bayou WS SCS Site 28 Dam | Texas | McLennan | 38 | High | Fair | 1965 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| The Wall | Wyoming | Campbell | 38 | Low | Fair | 2009 | Irrigation |
| Big Sand Watershed Structure Y-32-09b Dam | Mississippi | Carroll | 38 | High | Fair | 1965 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Ohio Power Company Pond Mb-141 Dam | Ohio | Morgan | 38 | Low | Fair | 1968 | Other |
| Jackson-Mill Creek WCD Dam 2 | South Carolina | Fairfield | 38 | Low | Fair | 1975 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Chestnut Hill Dam | North Carolina | Madison | 38 | High | Fair | — | Recreation |
| Rocky Comfort Creek WS Str # 46 | Georgia | Warren | 38 | High | Fair | 1966 | Water Supply |
| Lake Ellis Dam | Iowa | Lucas | 38 | Significant | Fair | 1993 | Water Supply |
| Colyer Lake | Pennsylvania | Centre | 38 | High | Fair | 1966 | Recreation |
| Thorne Dam | New York | Dutchess | 38 | Significant | Fair | 1905 | Recreation |
| Upper Washita River WS SCS Site 22 Dam | Texas | Hemphill | 38 | Significant | Fair | 1961 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Spring Lake Dam | Tennessee | Hickman | 38 | Low | Fair | 1988 | |
| Earp Lake Dam | North Carolina | Johnston | 38 | High | Fair | 1967 | Irrigation |
| Hanging Rock State Park Dam | North Carolina | Stokes | 38 | High | Fair | 1938 | Recreation |
| Copper Penny Dam | Nebraska | Cass | 38 | Low | Fair | 1980 | Irrigation |
| Kettle Brook Reservoir No. 3 Dam | Massachusetts | Worcester | 38 | High | Fair | 1902 | Water Supply |
| Swann Water Treatment Plant Rwr Dam #1 (Aka Nw) | North Carolina | Forsyth | 38 | High | Fair | 2004 | Water Supply |
| Third Creek Watershed Dam #19 | North Carolina | Iredell | 38 | Low | Fair | 1956 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Amelia Dam | Virginia | Amelia | 38 | Low | Fair | — | Recreation |
| Elko Effluent North Storage Pond Dam | Nevada | Elko | 38 | High | Fair | 1998 | Other |
| SCS-Brushy Peaceable Creek Site-026 | Oklahoma | Pittsburg | 38 | Significant | Fair | 1996 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Elko Percolation Pond 2b Dam | Nevada | Elko | 38 | Low | Fair | — | Other |
| Elko Percolation Pond 2a Dam | Nevada | Elko | 38 | Low | Fair | — | Other |
| Enl Badger Creek | Wyoming | Sublette | 38 | Low | Fair | 2019 | Irrigation |
| Latonia Race Track Dam | Kentucky | Boone | 38 | Significant | Fair | 1957 | Other |
| Shady Hollow Lake | Indiana | Clark | 38 | Low | Fair | 1974 | Recreation |
| Brogren Dam | Nebraska | Wayne | 38 | Low | Fair | 1974 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Atkins Lake Dam | North Carolina | Guilford | 38 | Low | Fair | — | Recreation |
| Georgetown | Colorado | Clear Creek | 38 | High | Fair | 1973 | Water Supply |
| English Dam | Kentucky | Oldham | 38 | Low | Fair | 1990 | Irrigation |
| Cabin Creek Dam | Alaska | Petersburg Borough | 38 | Significant | Fair | 1996 | Water Supply |
| Twin Pots | Utah | Duchesne | 38 | High | Fair | 1931 | Irrigation |
| SCS-Wildhorse Creek Site-072 | Oklahoma | Garvin | 38 | High | Fair | 1968 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Legion Lake Dam | South Dakota | Custer | 38 | High | Fair | 1934 | Recreation |
| SCS-Double Creek Site-3 | Oklahoma | Washington | 38 | High | Fair | 1955 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Tehuacana Creek WS SCS Site 15 Dam | Texas | McLennan | 38 | High | Fair | 1969 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Santa Ana | New Mexico | Sandoval | 38 | High | Fair | 1960 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Twin Parks 7 | Wisconsin | Iowa | 38 | High | Fair | 1963 | Recreation |
| Bresler Upground Reservoir | Ohio | Allen | 38 | High | Fair | 1970 | Water Supply |
| SCS-Timber Creek Site-5 | Oklahoma | Beckham | 38 | Significant | Fair | 1962 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| North Fork Ozan Wid Site 2 | Arkansas | Pike | 38 | Significant | Fair | 1969 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Escondido Creek WS SCS Site 1 Dam | Texas | Karnes | 38 | High | Fair | 1954 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Shagreen Nursery Dam | North Carolina | Cleveland | 38 | Low | Fair | 1993 | Irrigation |
| Ruxer Lake Dam | Indiana | Dubois | 38 | Significant | Fair | 1964 | Recreation |
| Burnap Lake Dam | Ohio | Warren | 38 | Significant | Fair | 1969 | Recreation |
| Willis River Dam #7 | Virginia | Buckingham | 38 | Significant | Fair | 1969 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Little Elm and Laterals WS SCS Site 18a Dam | Texas | Collin | 38 | High | Fair | 1970 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| 12-8 | Kansas | Brown | 38 | Significant | Fair | 2004 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Scott | Arizona | Navajo | 38 | Significant | Fair | 1945 | Irrigation |
| Larto Lake Dam | Louisiana | Catahoula | 38 | Low | Fair | 1959 | 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.