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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bengston Lake Dam #4 | North Carolina | Moore | 30 | Low | Fair | 1967 | Recreation |
| Upper Reservoir Dam | New Hampshire | Grafton | 30 | High | Fair | 1924 | Water Supply |
| Isabel | South Dakota | Dewey | 30 | High | Fair | 1935 | Recreation |
| Taftville Reservoir #1 Dam | Connecticut | New London | 30 | Significant | Fair | 1880 | Recreation |
| Fairfield Lake Dam | North Carolina | Guilford | 30 | High | Fair | 1964 | Recreation |
| Lakewood Subdivision Dam | Indiana | Vigo | 30 | Low | Fair | 1945 | Recreation |
| Howe Reservoir Dam | New Hampshire | Cheshire | 30 | High | Fair | 1924 | Recreation |
| Lee's Fishing Lake Dam | West Virginia | Lincoln | 30 | High | Fair | 1963 | Other |
| Pine Creek | Wyoming | Carbon | 30 | Low | Fair | 1987 | Irrigation |
| Moretz Lake Dam | North Carolina | Alexander | 30 | High | Fair | 1921 | Recreation |
| James Thompson No. 1 Stock | Wyoming | Niobrara | 30 | Low | Fair | 1960 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Lake Montebello | Maryland | Baltimore City | 30 | High | Fair | 1880 | Other |
| Robinette Hog Lagoon Dam | North Carolina | Richmond | 30 | Significant | Fair | 1994 | Other |
| Enl. Turpin Park | Wyoming | Carbon | 30 | High | Fair | 1957 | Irrigation |
| Village Lake Dam | North Carolina | Mecklenburg | 30 | High | Fair | — | Recreation |
| Tom Proctor Dam | South Carolina | Edgefield | 30 | Low | Fair | 1994 | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Arrowhead Lake Dam No. 1 | Ohio | Mahoning | 30 | Significant | Fair | 1952 | Recreation |
| Lake Macleod | Pennsylvania | Allegheny | 30 | Significant | Fair | — | Recreation |
| Johnny F Owens Pond Dam | South Carolina | Anderson | 30 | Significant | Fair | 1991 | Other |
| Saddle Pond | Colorado | Pitkin | 30 | High | Fair | 1988 | Irrigation |
| Monterey City Lake Dam | Tennessee | Putnam | 30 | Significant | Fair | 1963 | |
| Little River Farm Dam | North Carolina | Moore | 30 | Low | Fair | — | Recreation |
| Kaopala Basin | Hawaii | Maui | 30 | High | Fair | 1998 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Bengston Lake Dam #3 | North Carolina | Moore | 30 | Low | Fair | 1965 | Recreation |
| Davis Dam | North Carolina | Yadkin | 30 | Significant | Fair | 1933 | Recreation |
| Big Hungry River Dam | North Carolina | Henderson | 30 | Significant | Fair | — | Recreation |
| Harriet 4777-7 Mixed Use #1 | Wyoming | Johnson | 30 | Low | Fair | — | Other |
| Toby Campbell Dam | North Carolina | Iredell | 30 | Low | Fair | 1994 | Irrigation |
| Wilderness Creek Falls Dam Upper | North Carolina | Cherokee | 30 | Low | Fair | 2004 | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Cargile Lake Dam | Arkansas | Conway | 30 | Low | Fair | 1978 | Recreation |
| Hanes Lake Dam | North Carolina | Forsyth | 30 | High | Fair | 1959 | Recreation |
| Montgomery Dam | Kentucky | Marion | 30 | Significant | Fair | 1966 | Recreation |
| Evans Lake Dam | North Carolina | Wake | 30 | Low | Fair | 1954 | Irrigation |
| Kent`S Lake No. 2 (Middle) | Utah | Beaver | 30 | High | Fair | 1928 | Irrigation |
| Parsons Brothers Lake Dam | North Carolina | Montgomery | 30 | Low | Fair | 1952 | Irrigation |
| Shryock Dam | Iowa | Polk | 30 | Significant | Fair | 1963 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Ayscue Lake Dam | North Carolina | Vance | 30 | Low | Fair | 1970 | Water Supply |
| Brooks Landing Dam | North Carolina | Guilford | 30 | Low | Fair | 1997 | Recreation |
| Johnson Lake Dam | North Carolina | Lee | 30 | Significant | Fair | — | Recreation |
| Tennessee Gas Station 204 Lake Dam | Ohio | Vinton | 30 | Low | Fair | 1950 | Recreation |
| Springdale Estates Lower Dam | North Carolina | Wake | 30 | High | Fair | — | Recreation |
| Mahler'S Pond Dam | North Carolina | Polk | 30 | High | Fair | 1965 | Recreation |
| Long Leaf Lake Dam | North Carolina | Moore | 30 | Low | Fair | 1969 | Recreation |
| Camp Adventure Lake Dam | North Carolina | Wake | 30 | High | Fair | 1930 | Recreation |
| Keels Lake Dam | South Carolina | Richland | 30 | Significant | Fair | 1958 | Irrigation |
| Soda Lake #1 | Colorado | Jefferson | 30 | Low | Fair | 1977 | Water Supply |
| Sludge Bed No 4 | Pennsylvania | Butler | 30 | High | Fair | 1984 | Other |
| John Barrett Lake | Kentucky | Ohio | 30 | Low | Fair | 1965 | Recreation |
| Sanford Raw Water Reservoir Dam | North Carolina | Lee | 30 | High | Fair | 1993 | Water Supply |
| Cluff Ranch #3 | Arizona | Graham | 30 | High | Fair | 1937 | Irrigation |
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.