Browse Dams
3,537 dams in the National Inventory of Dams.
National Inventory of Dams
Browse 3,537 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maxwell Locks and Dam | Pennsylvania | Washington | 56 | Significant | Not Available | 1964 | Navigation |
| Smithland Locks and Dam | Illinois | Livingston | 56 | Significant | Not Available | 1980 | Navigation |
| Lake Glenn Shoals Dam | Illinois | Montgomery | 56 | Significant | Not Available | 1978 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Shabbona Lake Dam | Illinois | DeKalb | 56 | Low | Not Available | 1974 | Other |
| Spring Arbor Lake Dam | Illinois | Jackson | 55 | High | Not Available | 1972 | Recreation |
| Allegheny River Lock and Dam 9 | Pennsylvania | Armstrong | 55 | Low | Not Available | 1938 | Navigation |
| Carter Lake Dam 3 | Colorado | Larimer | 55 | High | Not Available | 1952 | Hydroelectric |
| Baldwin Plant Cooling Lake Dikes | Illinois | St. Clair | 55 | High | Not Available | 1968 | Other |
| Montgomery Point Lock and Dam | Arkansas | Desha | 55 | Significant | Not Available | 2004 | Navigation |
| Siloam Springs Lake Dam | Illinois | Adams | 55 | Low | Not Available | 1955 | Recreation |
| Baldwin Plant Cooling Lake Dam | Illinois | Randolph | 55 | High | Not Available | 1968 | Other |
| Deer Park Lake Dam | Illinois | LaSalle | 55 | Significant | Not Available | 1910 | Recreation |
| Margaret Freshwater Impoundment | West Virginia | Marion | 55 | High | Not Available | - | Water Supply |
| Little River Closure Dam | Louisiana | Catahoula | 55 | Low | Not Available | 1972 | Navigation |
| Si Energy/Mine 25/Slurry Cell 2 Dam | Illinois | Franklin | 55 | High | Not Available | 1987 | Other |
| Sangchris Lake Dam | Illinois | Christian | 55 | High | Not Available | 1967 | Recreation |
| Main North Holding Pond | West Virginia | Harrison | 55 | High | Not Available | - | Other |
| Western Fuels Assoc/Brushy Cr/West Slurry Dam | Illinois | Saline | 55 | Significant | Not Available | 1990 | Other |
| Airstrip Reservoir Dam | Illinois | Jersey | 55 | High | Not Available | 1957 | Recreation |
| Liberty Land/Mine 24/Slurry Cell 2 Dam | Illinois | Franklin | 55 | Low | Not Available | 1988 | Other |
| Fruitgrowers Dam | Colorado | Delta | 55 | High | Not Available | 1939 | Irrigation |
| Glover Wilkins Lock and Dam | Mississippi | Monroe | 55 | Significant | Not Available | 1983 | Navigation |
| East Lake Estates 2 Dam | Illinois | Brown | 55 | Low | Not Available | 2001 | Recreation |
| Lake of Egypt Dam | Illinois | Williamson | 55 | High | Not Available | 1962 | Other |
| John T. Myers Locks and Dam | Kentucky | Union | 54 | Significant | Not Available | 1975 | Navigation |
| Flood Water Retarding Structure Site 35 | Mississippi | Holmes | 54 | Significant | Not Available | 2010 | Other |
| Salmon Lake Dam | Washington | Okanogan | 54 | High | Not Available | 1921 | Irrigation |
| Lake Lancelot Dam | Illinois | Peoria | 54 | High | Not Available | 1971 | Recreation |
| Rend Dam | Illinois | Franklin | 54 | High | Not Available | 1971 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Colebrook River Dam - Saddle Dike | Connecticut | Litchfield | 54 | High | Not Available | 1969 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Hodges Village Dam | Massachusetts | Worcester | 54 | High | Not Available | 1959 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| G.V. "Sonny" Montgomery Lock and Dam | Mississippi | Itawamba | 54 | Significant | Not Available | 1984 | Navigation |
| Newton Power Station Lake Dam | Illinois | Jasper | 54 | Significant | Not Available | 1975 | Recreation |
| Lake Lou Yaeger Dam | Illinois | Montgomery | 54 | High | Not Available | 1966 | Recreation |
| Rainbow Diversion Dam | California | Colusa | 54 | Low | Not Available | 1914 | Irrigation |
| Nottely Dam - Saddle Dam No. 1 | Georgia | Union | 54 | High | Not Available | 1942 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| D.O.E. Rocky Flats A-4 | Colorado | Jefferson | 54 | Low | Not Available | 1979 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Springfield Coal/Orient 6 /South Slurry Cell Dam | Illinois | Jefferson | 54 | Significant | Not Available | 1985 | Other |
| Lake Jacksonville Dam | Illinois | Morgan | 54 | Significant | Not Available | 1939 | Recreation |
| Fyre Lake Dam | Illinois | Mercer | 53 | Significant | Not Available | 1972 | Recreation |
| Prado Dam - Corona Sewage Treatment Dike | California | Riverside | 53 | High | Not Available | 1941 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Pana Lake Dam | Illinois | Shelby | 53 | High | Not Available | 1920 | Recreation |
| Old Timbers Lake | Indiana | Ripley | 53 | High | Not Available | 1974 | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Chouteau Lock and Dam | Oklahoma | Wagoner | 53 | Significant | Not Available | 1970 | Navigation |
| Lake Storey Dam | Illinois | Knox | 53 | High | Not Available | 1942 | Recreation |
| East Brimfield Dam | Massachusetts | Worcester | 53 | High | Not Available | 1960 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Flood Water Retarding Structure Site 52 | Mississippi | Holmes | 53 | Significant | Not Available | 1998 | Other |
| Hyatt Dam | Oregon | Jackson | 53 | High | Not Available | 1923 | Hydroelectric |
| Robinson Tailings Pond #2 Dam | Colorado | Park | 52 | Significant | Not Available | - | Tailings |
| Lincoln Trail State Park Lake Dam | Illinois | Clark | 52 | High | Not Available | 1956 | 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.