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
Whitewater Lake Dam South Carolina Oconee 37 High Fair 1961 Recreation
Braintree Dam Massachusetts Norfolk 37 High Fair 1888 Flood Risk Reduction
One Eleven Detention Dam Arizona Graham 37 Low Fair 1968 Flood Risk Reduction
Frd No 41-A Kansas Elk 37 Significant Fair 1968 Flood Risk Reduction
South Anna Dam #22 Virginia Louisa 37 High Fair — Water Supply
Ryan Detention Dam Arizona Graham 37 Low Fair 1967 Flood Risk Reduction
Third Creek Watershed Dam #37 North Carolina Iredell 37 Low Fair 1966 Flood Risk Reduction
Big Creek Watershed Structure 13 Dam Mississippi Jasper 37 Significant Fair 1979 Flood Risk Reduction
Galion Bay Pennsylvania Clearfield 37 High Fair 1971 Recreation
SCS-Sargeant Major Creek Site-6 Oklahoma Roger Mills 37 Significant Fair 1964 Flood Risk Reduction
Fauson Lake Dam Kentucky Carter 37 High Fair 1965 Recreation
Plum Creek FRS No 17 Kentucky Spencer 37 Significant Fair 1960 Flood Risk Reduction
Rock Creek Idaho Owyhee 37 Significant Fair 1965 Irrigation
Second Enl. of 41-3-49-75 Stock Wyoming Campbell 37 Low Fair 1960 Irrigation
Old Lampasas West Dam Texas Travis 37 High Fair 2001 Flood Risk Reduction
SCS-Cavalry Creek Site-24 Oklahoma Washita 37 High Fair 1977 Flood Risk Reduction
Morelos Diversion Dam Arizona Yuma 37 Significant Fair 1950 Irrigation
Bush River Dam # 6 Virginia Prince Edward 37 Significant Fair — Flood Risk Reduction
Bayou Dupont No 2 Louisiana Sabine 37 Significant Fair 1959 Flood Risk Reduction
Crown Pointe Dam Mississippi Lafayette 37 Low Fair 2004 Recreation
Twin Parks 12 Wisconsin Iowa 37 Low Fair 1968 Debris Control
SCS-Caddo Creek Site-29 Oklahoma Carter 37 High Fair 1964 Flood Risk Reduction
Big Sandy Creek Watershed S-12 Colorado El Paso 37 Low Fair 1959 Flood Risk Reduction
Monroe 3 Minnesota Lyon 37 Low Fair 2007 Flood Risk Reduction
Dona Ana Site 2 New Mexico Doña Ana 37 High Fair 1956 Flood Risk Reduction
Broadway Lake Dam South Carolina Anderson 37 Significant Fair 1940 Recreation
Three and Twenty Creek WCD Dam-Griffis 9b South Carolina Anderson 37 High Fair 1968 Flood Risk Reduction
Yellow Water Main Dam Montana Petroleum 37 High Fair 1938 Irrigation
Beaverdam Creek WCD Dam 5 South Carolina Oconee 37 High Fair 1971 Flood Risk Reduction
South Edge East 1 Headworks Detention Basin Dam Nevada Clark 37 High Fair 2008 Flood Risk Reduction
Lake Buck California Sierra 37 Low Fair 1951 Other
Clermont Golf Limited Lake Dam Ohio Clermont 37 High Fair 1997 Water Supply
Pine Needle Dam North Carolina Guilford 37 Low Fair 1997 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Lakeview WS SCS Site 3 Dam Texas Hall 37 Significant Fair 1975 Flood Risk Reduction
Oxbow Fuse Plug Idaho Adams 37 High Fair 1961 Hydroelectric
French Wyoming Crook 37 Significant Fair 1953 Irrigation
SCS-Upper Clear Boggy Creek Site-34 Oklahoma Pontotoc 37 High Fair 1965 Flood Risk Reduction
Upper Quail Hollow Dam South Carolina Lexington 37 High Fair 1971 Recreation
Sylvan Lake Dam South Dakota Custer 37 High Fair 1906 Recreation
Stanley Mcjunkin Dam South Carolina Pickens 37 High Fair 1992 Debris Control
Big Cedar Creek W/S Str. #50 Georgia Polk 37 High Fair 1969 Flood Risk Reduction
Robinwood Lake Dam North Carolina Gaston 37 High Fair 1947 Recreation
Upper Brushy Creek WS SCS Site 29 Dam Texas Williamson 37 High Fair 1972 Flood Risk Reduction
Wheatland No. 2 Wyoming Albany 37 Significant Fair 1901 Irrigation
Sludge Bed No 5 Pennsylvania Butler 37 High Fair 1983 Other
Whites / Roseland Farm Dam Virginia Albemarle 37 Undetermined Fair 1971 Irrigation
Bright Penny Dam North Carolina Watauga 37 High Fair — Recreation
Cecil Jones Lake Dam Arkansas Saline 37 Significant Fair 1965 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Lake Mckinney Dam Kansas Kearny 37 High Fair 1890
Cedar Lake Dam North Carolina Cleveland 37 Significant 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.