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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.

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Name State County Height (ft) Hazard Condition Year Purpose
Mississippi River Lock and Dam 7 Minnesota La Crosse 41 Significant Not Available 1937 Navigation
Coal and Crane WS Str 14 Illinois Schuyler 41 Low Not Available 1970 Flood Risk Reduction
Dewey Dam - Brandykeg Dike Kentucky Floyd 41 High Not Available 1950 Flood Risk Reduction
Mississippi River Locks and Dam 15 Iowa Scott 41 Significant Not Available 1934 Navigation
Number 4 Arizona Pima 40 High Not Available - Tailings
Dardanelle Lock and Dam - Russellville Dike Arkansas Pope 40 High Not Available 1964 Flood Risk Reduction
Module No. 5 Kentucky Whitley 40 Low Not Available - Tailings
Module No. 6 Kentucky Whitley 40 Low Not Available - Tailings
Module No. 7 Kentucky Knox 40 Low Not Available - Tailings
Fresh Water California Los Angeles 40 High Not Available - Water Supply
Slurry Impoundment No. 1 Alabama Tuscaloosa 40 Low Not Available - Water Supply
Oak Terrrace Golf Course Lake Dam Illinois Shelby 40 Low Not Available - Recreation
Oahe Dam - Spring Creek Dam South Dakota Campbell 40 Low Not Available 1961 Other
Lower Ski Pond Virginia Buckingham 40 Significant Not Available - Other
Silt Pond Pennsylvania Lawrence 40 Significant Not Available - Other
Tactical Bridge Virginia Nottoway 40 Low Not Available 1980 Other
South Holston Dam - Saddle Dam No. 1 Tennessee Sullivan 40 High Not Available 1950 Flood Risk Reduction
Fresh Water Impoundment #1 Alabama Tuscaloosa 40 Low Not Available - Water Supply
Lake In The Hills Dam 1 Illinois McHenry 40 High Not Available 1926 Recreation
Reach 11 Detention Dike 4 Arizona Maricopa 40 High Not Available 1977 Flood Risk Reduction
Miller Lake Dam Illinois Jefferson 40 High Not Available 1947 Recreation
Rustic Acres Lake Dam Illinois Henry 40 Significant Not Available 1973 Recreation
Nugent-Schpanski 6 Lake Dam Illinois Jersey 40 Low Not Available 1956 Irrigation
Upper Franklin Dam California Los Angeles 40 Significant Not Available 1915 Flood Risk Reduction
Jacoby Pond Dam 1 Illinois Macoupin 40 Low Not Available 1975 Other
Mitch King Dam Illinois Macoupin 40 Low Not Available - Recreation
Duck Valley Dam Illinois Kane 40 Low Not Available 1940 Fish and Wildlife Pond
Prairie State Energy Raw Water Dam Illinois Washington 40 High Not Available 2010 Water Supply
Coal and Crane Creek Structure 1 Illinois Schuyler 40 Low Not Available 1971 Other
Bruington Lake Dam Illinois Knox 40 Low Not Available 1954 Recreation
Lake Richard Dam Illinois Jersey 40 Low Not Available - Recreation
John P. Murtha Locks and Dam Pennsylvania Westmoreland 40 Significant Not Available 1967 Navigation
Darwish Dam Illinois Peoria 40 Low Not Available - Fish and Wildlife Pond
Carr Creek Dam Sediment Dam 1 - Shingle Branch Kentucky Knott 40 Low Not Available 1975 Other
Dynegy/Vermilion Station/Fly Ash Disposal Pond Dam Illinois Vermilion 40 Low Not Available 1991 Debris Control
Charles Mill Dam - Dike 1 Ohio Ashland 40 High Not Available 1936
Lake Holiday Dam Illinois Peoria 40 Low Not Available 1953 Recreation
Western Fuels/Brushy Creek/Slurry Cell 4 Dam Illinois Saline 40 Low Not Available 1994 Other
Lake Hillcrest Dam Illinois Madison 40 Significant Not Available 1956 Recreation
Mississippi River Lock and Dam 6 Wisconsin Winona 40 Significant Not Available 1936 Navigation
Lower Pond / Pond 1 California Sacramento 40 High Not Available - Water Supply
Cle Elum Main Dike Washington Kittitas 40 High Not Available 1933
Cbs Gun Club Lake Dam Illinois Fulton 40 Low Not Available 1966 Recreation
Rowden Lake Dam Illinois Jersey 40 Low Not Available 1971 Recreation
Curtis Brothers Pond Dam Illinois Coles 40 Low Not Available 1967 Fish and Wildlife Pond
Lake Tanglewood Dam Illinois Marshall 40 High Not Available 1969 Recreation
Cowen Pond Dam Illinois Peoria 40 Low Not Available 1970 Recreation
Greenville New City Dam Illinois Bond 40 Significant Not Available 1969 Recreation
Lashbrook Pond Dam Illinois Clark 40 Low Not Available 1967 Recreation
Mill Creek Structure 8 Dam Illinois Clark 40 Low Not Available 1987 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.