Browse Dams
3,532 dams in the National Inventory of Dams.
National Inventory of Dams
Browse 3,532 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mosquito Creek Dam | Ohio | Trumbull | 47 | High | Not Available | 1944 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Lake Piasa Dam | Illinois | Jersey | 47 | Low | Not Available | 1963 | Recreation |
| Brush Creek Reservoir | Indiana | Jennings | 47 | High | Not Available | 1953 | Recreation |
| Keystone Anglers Club Lake Dam | Illinois | Fulton | 47 | Low | Not Available | 1941 | Recreation |
| Rose Estates Dam | Illinois | Peoria | 47 | Low | Not Available | 2000 | Recreation |
| Lake Bracken Dam | Illinois | Knox | 47 | Significant | Not Available | 1922 | |
| Holiday Shores Lake Dam | Illinois | Madison | 47 | Significant | Not Available | 1965 | Recreation |
| Foster Joseph Sayers Dam - Howard Levee | Pennsylvania | Centre | 47 | High | Not Available | 1966 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Deep Lake Dam | Illinois | Peoria | 47 | Significant | Not Available | - | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Smith Lake Dam | Illinois | Peoria | 47 | Significant | Not Available | 1969 | Recreation |
| Valley Friends Lake Dam | Illinois | Rock Island | 47 | Low | Not Available | 1965 | Recreation |
| Springfield Coal/Industry/Pond 4 Dam | Illinois | McDonough | 47 | Low | Not Available | 1983 | Other |
| Springfield Coal/Orient 4/Aux Slurry Pond | Illinois | Williamson | 47 | Low | Not Available | 1986 | Other |
| James Diversion Dam | South Dakota | Beadle | 47 | Low | Not Available | 1964 | Recreation |
| Mississippi River Lock and Dam 5a - Winona Levee | Minnesota | Winona | 46 | Significant | Not Available | 1936 | Navigation |
| Big Timber Lake Dam | Illinois | Peoria | 46 | Low | Not Available | 1952 | Recreation |
| Walnut Point State Park Lake Dam | Illinois | Douglas | 46 | Low | Not Available | 1967 | Recreation |
| Brookville Dam - Dunlapsville Levee | Indiana | Union | 46 | High | Not Available | 1974 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Widows Creek Fossil Plant - Active Ash Disposal Area Perimeter Dike | Alabama | Jackson | 46 | Significant | Not Available | 1959 | Other |
| Altus South Dike | Oklahoma | Kiowa | 46 | High | Not Available | 1944 | Irrigation |
| J. Edward Roush Dam - Markle Saddle Dam | Indiana | Huntington | 46 | High | Not Available | 1968 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Littleville Dam - Saddle Dike | Massachusetts | Hampshire | 46 | High | Not Available | 1965 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Paradise Lake Dam | Illinois | Coles | 46 | High | Not Available | 1929 | Recreation |
| Mill Creek Structure 9 Dam | Illinois | Clark | 46 | Low | Not Available | 1986 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Mississippi River Lock and Dam 5a | Minnesota | Winona | 46 | Significant | Not Available | 1936 | Navigation |
| Fullerton Dam | California | Orange | 46 | High | Not Available | 1941 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Olive Creek Dam | Nebraska | Lancaster | 46 | High | Not Available | 1964 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Lake Mattoon Dam | Illinois | Shelby | 46 | Significant | Not Available | 1957 | Recreation |
| Emmett Sanders Lock and Dam | Arkansas | Jefferson | 46 | Significant | Not Available | 1968 | Navigation |
| Spring Lake Dam | Illinois | McDonough | 46 | Significant | Not Available | 1927 | Recreation |
| Thad Cochran Lock and Dam | Mississippi | Monroe | 46 | Significant | Not Available | 1982 | Navigation |
| Lake Murphysboro Dam | Illinois | Jackson | 46 | Significant | Not Available | 1947 | Recreation |
| 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 |
| Mississippi River Lock and Dam 9 | Wisconsin | Allamakee | 46 | Significant | Not Available | 1937 | Navigation |
| Pierce Lake Dam | Illinois | Winnebago | 46 | High | Not Available | 1960 | Recreation |
| Mohicanville Dam | Ohio | Ashland | 46 | High | Not Available | 1937 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Deushane Slurry Impoundment 3 Dam | Illinois | Knox | 46 | Low | Not Available | - | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Sequoyah - Diffuser Pond | Tennessee | Hamilton | 45 | Low | Not Available | 1981 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Sediment Pond In Pit | Pennsylvania | Susquehanna | 45 | Low | Not Available | - | Tailings |
| D.O.E. Rocky Flats C-2 | Colorado | Jefferson | 45 | Low | Not Available | 1979 | Other |
| Beyers Lake Dam | Illinois | Shelby | 45 | Low | Not Available | - | Recreation |
| Deushane Slurry Impoundment 2 Dam | Illinois | Knox | 45 | Low | Not Available | 1983 | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Pond # 3 | Pennsylvania | Luzerne | 45 | Significant | Not Available | - | Tailings |
| Joe Hardin Lock and Dam | Arkansas | Jefferson | 45 | Significant | Not Available | 1968 | Navigation |
| Flood Water Retarding Structure Site 47 | Mississippi | Holmes | 45 | Low | Not Available | 1995 | Other |
| Pelikan-Surgeon-Shapanski | Illinois | Jersey | 45 | Low | Not Available | 1965 | Irrigation |
| Duck Creek Gypsum Stack Dam | Illinois | Fulton | 45 | Low | Not Available | - | Tailings |
| Dunlap Lake Dam | Illinois | Madison | 45 | High | Not Available | 1941 | Recreation |
| Brandon Road Lock and Dam | Illinois | Will | 45 | High | Not Available | 1933 | Navigation |
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.