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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympus Dam | Colorado | Larimer | 70 | High | Not Available | 1949 | Hydroelectric |
| Blue Springs Dam | Missouri | Jackson | 70 | High | Not Available | 1988 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| New Savannah Bluff Lock and Dam | Georgia | Aiken | 70 | Significant | Not Available | 1937 | Water Supply |
| Lowe Amd Impoundment | West Virginia | Harrison | 70 | High | Not Available | — | Other |
| West Thompson Dam | Connecticut | Windham | 70 | High | Not Available | 1965 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Whiskeytown Dike 2 | California | Shasta | 70 | High | Not Available | 1963 | Hydroelectric |
| Granby Dike 2 | Colorado | Grand | 70 | High | Not Available | 1950 | Hydroelectric |
| Clinch Valley Mine | Tennessee | Grainger | 70 | Significant | Not Available | — | Tailings |
| Paint Creek Dam - Dike | Ohio | Highland | 70 | High | Not Available | 1973 | |
| Coffeen Lake Dam | Illinois | Montgomery | 70 | Significant | Not Available | 1964 | Other |
| Willwood Diversion Dam | Wyoming | Park | 70 | Low | Not Available | 1924 | Irrigation |
| Haines Canyon Debris Dam | California | Los Angeles | 70 | High | Not Available | 1938 | Debris Control |
| Rocky Run Lake Dam | Illinois | Hancock | 69 | Significant | Not Available | 1971 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Slurry Lake 07i | Kentucky | Union | 69 | High | Not Available | — | Tailings |
| Soldiers Meadow Dam | Idaho | Nez Perce | 69 | High | Not Available | 1922 | Irrigation |
| Evergreen Lake Dam | Illinois | Woodford | 69 | High | Not Available | 1971 | Water Supply |
| Barre Falls Dam | Massachusetts | Worcester | 69 | High | Not Available | 1958 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| San Justo Dike | California | San Benito | 69 | High | Not Available | 1987 | Irrigation |
| Wilbur D. Mills Lock and Dam | Arkansas | Arkansas | 68 | Significant | Not Available | 1967 | Navigation |
| Spring Gulch Dam | Colorado | Douglas | 68 | High | Not Available | 1977 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Great Salt Plains Dam | Oklahoma | Alfalfa | 68 | High | Not Available | 1941 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Beach City Dam | Ohio | Tuscarawas | 68 | High | Not Available | 1936 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Carlyle Dam | Illinois | Clinton | 68 | High | Not Available | 1966 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Bear Creek Dam | Alabama | Franklin | 68 | High | Not Available | 1969 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Canton Dam | Oklahoma | Blaine | 68 | High | Not Available | 1948 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| #6 | California | Monterey | 68 | High | Not Available | — | Other |
| Prairie Lake Dam | Illinois | Cass | 68 | High | Not Available | 1999 | Recreation |
| Village of Valmeyer Dam | Illinois | Monroe | 68 | Low | Not Available | 1995 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Boise River Diversion Dam | Idaho | Ada | 68 | High | Not Available | 1908 | Irrigation |
| Shenango Dam | Pennsylvania | Mercer | 68 | High | Not Available | 1965 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Olmsted Locks and Dam | Illinois | Ballard | 67 | Significant | Not Available | 2018 | Navigation |
| Deer Ridge Dam | Illinois | McDonough | 67 | Low | Not Available | 2000 | Recreation |
| Pads Branch Slurry Impoundment | Kentucky | Perry | 67 | Low | Not Available | — | Tailings |
| William Bacon Oliver Lock and Dam | Alabama | Tuscaloosa | 67 | Significant | Not Available | 1992 | Navigation |
| Silver Bay LLC Lake Dam | Illinois | St. Clair | 67 | Low | Not Available | 1991 | Other |
| Marion Dam | Kansas | Marion | 67 | High | Not Available | 1968 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Glenn Cunningham Dam | Nebraska | Douglas | 67 | High | Not Available | 1975 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Roza Diversion Dam | Washington | Kittitas | 67 | Low | Not Available | 1939 | Hydroelectric |
| Senator Wash-North Dike | California | Imperial | 67 | High | Not Available | 1966 | Hydroelectric |
| Buffumville Dam | Massachusetts | Worcester | 66 | High | Not Available | 1958 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| D.O.E. Savannah River Par Pond Lower Dam | South Carolina | Barnwell | 66 | High | Not Available | 1959 | Other |
| Peabody Coulterville/Gateway/Slurry Cell 5 Dam | Illinois | Randolph | 66 | Low | Not Available | — | Other |
| Eagle Ridge West Pond Dam | Illinois | Jo Daviess | 66 | Low | Not Available | 1997 | Recreation |
| Knight Hawk Coal/Praire Eagle Mine/010b Slurry Dam | Illinois | Perry | 66 | Significant | Not Available | 2006 | Tailings |
| Fresh Water Impoundment | West Virginia | Mingo | 66 | Significant | Not Available | — | Water Supply |
| Aberdeen Lock and Dam | Mississippi | Monroe | 66 | Significant | Not Available | 1984 | Navigation |
| Easton Diversion Dam | Washington | Kittitas | 66 | High | Not Available | 1929 | Irrigation |
| Springfield Coal/Orient 4/East Slurry Imp | Illinois | Williamson | 66 | High | Not Available | 1985 | Other |
| Hopkinton Dam - Dike H-3 | New Hampshire | Merrimack | 66 | High | Not Available | 1962 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Bear Creek Dam - South Embankment | Colorado | Jefferson | 65 | High | Not Available | 1979 | Flood Risk Reduction |
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.