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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield Coal/Industry/Pond 4 Dam | Illinois | McDonough | 47 | Low | Not Available | 1983 | Other |
| Valley Friends Lake Dam | Illinois | Rock Island | 47 | Low | Not Available | 1965 | Recreation |
| Randolph County Lake Dam | Illinois | Randolph | 47 | Significant | Not Available | 1960 | Recreation |
| Ill Coal Recovery/Old Ed Mine 21/Slurry Cell 4 Dam | Illinois | Franklin | 47 | Low | Not Available | 1986 | Other |
| River Coal Saw Branch No.2 Dam | Kentucky | Perry | 47 | High | Not Available | 1972 | Debris Control |
| Mississippi River Lock and Dam 17 | Iowa | Mercer | 47 | Significant | Not Available | 1939 | Navigation |
| Deep Lake Dam | Illinois | Peoria | 47 | Significant | Not Available | — | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Altus Lugert Dike | Oklahoma | Kiowa | 47 | High | Not Available | 1944 | Irrigation |
| Coal & Crane Creek Structure 5 | Illinois | Schuyler | 47 | High | Not Available | 1975 | Other |
| Carlson Lake Dam | Illinois | Jersey | 47 | Low | Not Available | 1970 | Recreation |
| Rose Estates Dam | Illinois | Peoria | 47 | Low | Not Available | 2000 | Recreation |
| Lake Bracken Dam | Illinois | Knox | 47 | Significant | Not Available | 1922 | |
| Girard Sunset Lake Dam | Illinois | Macoupin | 47 | Low | Not Available | 1955 | Recreation |
| James Diversion Dam | South Dakota | Beadle | 47 | Low | Not Available | 1964 | Recreation |
| Springfield Coal/Orient 4/Aux Slurry Pond | Illinois | Williamson | 47 | Low | Not Available | 1986 | Other |
| Walnut Point State Park Lake Dam | Illinois | Douglas | 46 | Low | Not Available | 1967 | Recreation |
| Thad Cochran Lock and Dam | Mississippi | Monroe | 46 | Significant | Not Available | 1982 | Navigation |
| Big Timber Lake Dam | Illinois | Peoria | 46 | Low | Not Available | 1952 | Recreation |
| Mississippi River Lock and Dam 5a | Minnesota | Winona | 46 | Significant | Not Available | 1936 | Navigation |
| Mississippi River Lock and Dam 9 | Wisconsin | Allamakee | 46 | Significant | Not Available | 1937 | Navigation |
| Fullerton Dam | California | Orange | 46 | High | Not Available | 1941 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Lake Mattoon Dam | Illinois | Shelby | 46 | Significant | Not Available | 1957 | Recreation |
| Widows Creek Fossil Plant - Active Ash Disposal Area Perimeter Dike | Alabama | Jackson | 46 | Significant | Not Available | 1959 | Other |
| Mohicanville Dam | Ohio | Ashland | 46 | High | Not Available | 1937 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Mississippi River Lock and Dam 5a - Winona Levee | Minnesota | Winona | 46 | Significant | Not Available | 1936 | Navigation |
| Brookville Dam - Dunlapsville Levee | Indiana | Union | 46 | High | Not Available | 1974 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Pierce Lake Dam | Illinois | Winnebago | 46 | High | Not Available | 1960 | Recreation |
| J. Edward Roush Dam - Markle Saddle Dam | Indiana | Huntington | 46 | High | Not Available | 1968 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Lake Murphysboro Dam | Illinois | Jackson | 46 | Significant | Not Available | 1947 | Recreation |
| Emmett Sanders Lock and Dam | Arkansas | Jefferson | 46 | Significant | Not Available | 1968 | Navigation |
| Littleville Dam - Saddle Dike | Massachusetts | Hampshire | 46 | High | Not Available | 1965 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Springfield Coal/Industry/Pond 2 Dam | Illinois | McDonough | 46 | Low | Not Available | 1983 | Other |
| Stephen A. Forbes State Park Lake Dam | Illinois | Marion | 46 | Significant | Not Available | 1963 | Recreation |
| Olive Creek Dam | Nebraska | Lancaster | 46 | High | Not Available | 1964 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Deushane Slurry Impoundment 3 Dam | Illinois | Knox | 46 | Low | Not Available | — | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Mill Creek Structure 9 Dam | Illinois | Clark | 46 | Low | Not Available | 1986 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Paradise Lake Dam | Illinois | Coles | 46 | High | Not Available | 1929 | Recreation |
| Spring Lake Dam | Illinois | McDonough | 46 | Significant | Not Available | 1927 | Recreation |
| Altus South Dike | Oklahoma | Kiowa | 46 | High | Not Available | 1944 | Irrigation |
| Sediment Pond In Pit | Pennsylvania | Susquehanna | 45 | Low | Not Available | — | Tailings |
| Town Bluff Dam | Texas | Jasper | 45 | High | Not Available | 1951 | Other |
| Senecaville Dam | Ohio | Guernsey | 45 | High | Not Available | 1937 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Pelikan-Surgeon-Shapanski | Illinois | Jersey | 45 | Low | Not Available | 1965 | Irrigation |
| Joe Hardin Lock and Dam | Arkansas | Jefferson | 45 | Significant | Not Available | 1968 | Navigation |
| Sequoyah - Diffuser Pond | Tennessee | Hamilton | 45 | Low | Not Available | 1981 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Pinckneyville Reservoir Dam | Illinois | Perry | 45 | Significant | Not Available | 1953 | Water Supply |
| Brandon Road Lock and Dam | Illinois | Will | 45 | High | Not Available | 1933 | Navigation |
| Putnam County Conservation District Dam | Illinois | Putnam | 45 | Significant | Not Available | 1993 | Recreation |
| Lost Lake Dam | Utah | Summit | 45 | High | Not Available | 1931 | Irrigation |
| Deushane Slurry Impoundment 2 Dam | Illinois | Knox | 45 | Low | Not Available | 1983 | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
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.