Browse Dams
3,540 dams in the National Inventory of Dams.
National Inventory of Dams
Browse 3,540 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mississippi River Lock and Dam 24 | Missouri | Calhoun | 76 | Significant | Not Available | 1940 | Navigation |
| Bayou Bodcau Dam | Louisiana | Bossier | 76 | High | Not Available | 1949 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Como Dam | Montana | Ravalli | 76 | High | Not Available | 1910 | Irrigation |
| Hamilton County Coal/Hamilton County/Coal Refuse 2 Dam | Illinois | Hamilton | 76 | High | Not Available | 2016 | Other |
| East Portal Dam | Colorado | Larimer | 76 | High | Not Available | 1947 | |
| Wilbur Dam | Tennessee | Carter | 76 | High | Not Available | 1912 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Carter Lake Dam 2 | Colorado | Larimer | 75 | High | Not Available | 1952 | Hydroelectric |
| Arentsen Pond Dam | Illinois | Hamilton | 75 | High | Not Available | 1992 | Other |
| McPhee Great Cut Dike | Colorado | Montezuma | 75 | High | Not Available | 1983 | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Clemson Upper Diversion Dam | South Carolina | Oconee | 75 | High | Not Available | 1961 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Fresh Water Impoundment | West Virginia | Mingo | 75 | High | Not Available | — | Water Supply |
| North Branch Dam | Vermont | Windsor | 75 | High | Not Available | 1960 | Recreation |
| Owens Dam | California | Mariposa | 75 | High | Not Available | 1949 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Tom Bevill Lock and Dam | Alabama | Pickens | 75 | Significant | Not Available | 1979 | Navigation |
| Cheatham Lock and Dam | Tennessee | Dickson | 75 | Significant | Not Available | 1954 | Navigation |
| Consol/Rend Lake Mine/Slurry Impoundment 1 | Illinois | Jefferson | 75 | High | Not Available | 1993 | Other |
| Mississippi River Lock and Dam 25 | Missouri | Lincoln | 75 | Significant | Not Available | 1939 | Navigation |
| Blackwater Dam | New Hampshire | Merrimack | 75 | High | Not Available | 1941 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Clemson Lower Diversion Dam | South Carolina | Oconee | 75 | High | Not Available | 1961 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Gavins Point Dam | South Dakota | Cedar | 74 | High | Not Available | 1958 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Leroy Hinkle Dam | Illinois | Carroll | 74 | High | Not Available | 1974 | Recreation |
| Gavins Point Dam - Yankton Dam | South Dakota | Yankton | 74 | Low | Not Available | 1958 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Deer Flat Upper Dam | Idaho | Canyon | 74 | High | Not Available | 1908 | Irrigation |
| Cedar Lake Dam | Illinois | Jackson | 74 | High | Not Available | 1974 | Recreation |
| Spoon Lake Dam | Illinois | Knox | 74 | High | Not Available | 1971 | Recreation |
| French Canyon Dam | Washington | Yakima | 74 | High | Not Available | 1985 | Irrigation |
| Fondulac Dam | Illinois | Tazewell | 74 | High | Not Available | 1949 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Leesville Dam | Ohio | Carroll | 74 | High | Not Available | 1937 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Copan Dam - Caney Levee | Oklahoma | Montgomery | 73 | High | Not Available | 1983 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Thief Valley Dam | Oregon | Union | 73 | High | Not Available | 1932 | Irrigation |
| Carcass Branch Fresh Water Impoundment | Kentucky | Martin | 73 | High | Not Available | — | Water Supply |
| Copan Dam | Oklahoma | Washington | 73 | High | Not Available | 1983 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Westville Dam | Massachusetts | Worcester | 72 | High | Not Available | 1962 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Yellowtail Afterbay Dam | Montana | Big Horn | 72 | High | Not Available | 1966 | Hydroelectric |
| Conconully Dam | Washington | Okanogan | 72 | High | Not Available | 1911 | Irrigation |
| Stonewolf Golf Course Lake Dam | Illinois | St. Clair | 72 | High | Not Available | 1998 | Recreation |
| Greers Ferry Dam - Saddle Dike 2 | Arkansas | Cleburne | 72 | High | Not Available | 1962 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Homme Dam | North Dakota | Walsh | 72 | High | Not Available | 1950 | Water Supply |
| Okatibbee Dam | Mississippi | Lauderdale | 72 | High | Not Available | 1968 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| North Branch Kokosing Dam | Ohio | Knox | 71 | High | Not Available | 1972 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Justus Dam | Kentucky | McCreary | 71 | High | Not Available | — | Other |
| Mathews Canyon Dam | Nevada | Lincoln | 71 | High | Not Available | 1957 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Hopkinton Dam | New Hampshire | Merrimack | 71 | High | Not Available | 1962 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Pawnee Dam | Nebraska | Lancaster | 71 | High | Not Available | 1965 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| A.I. Selden Lock and Dam | Alabama | Greene | 71 | Significant | Not Available | 1958 | Navigation |
| Otter Lake Dam | Illinois | Macoupin | 71 | Significant | Not Available | 1969 | Recreation |
| W.D. Mayo Lock and Dam | Oklahoma | Sequoyah | 71 | Significant | Not Available | 1970 | Navigation |
| Buford Dam - Saddle Dike 3 | Georgia | Gwinnett | 70 | High | Not Available | 1958 | |
| Standing Bear Dam | Nebraska | Douglas | 70 | High | Not Available | 1973 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Lowe Amd Impoundment | West Virginia | Harrison | 70 | High | Not Available | — | Other |
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.