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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.

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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.