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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.
| 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.