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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denbys Pond Dam | Illinois | Macoupin | 38 | Low | Not Available | 1974 | Recreation |
| Tailing Pond 127 Dam | Illinois | Ogle | 38 | High | Not Available | 1991 | Other |
| Myers Ranch Farms Pond Dam | Illinois | Union | 38 | Significant | Not Available | 1997 | Recreation |
| Gray Reef Dam | Wyoming | Natrona | 38 | Low | Not Available | 1961 | Irrigation |
| Osage Lake Dam | Illinois | Macoupin | 38 | Significant | Not Available | - | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Blackwater Dam - Little Hill Dike | New Hampshire | Merrimack | 38 | High | Not Available | 1941 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Ware Brothers Pond Dam | Illinois | Morgan | 38 | Low | Not Available | 1968 | Recreation |
| Shawnee Fossil Plant - Ash Disposal Area Perimeter Dike | Kentucky | McCracken | 38 | Significant | Not Available | 1957 | Other |
| Le Baube Lake Dam | Illinois | Tazewell | 38 | Low | Not Available | 1970 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Pathfinder Dike | Wyoming | Natrona | 38 | High | Not Available | 1911 | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Dynegy/Havana Sta/East Ash Pond System | Illinois | Mason | 38 | High | Not Available | 1999 | Other |
| Arthur V. Watkins Dam | Utah | Box Elder | 38 | High | Not Available | 1964 | Irrigation |
| Rlf/Pawnee Mine/Slurry Impoundment 2 Dam | Illinois | Christian | 37 | High | Not Available | 1985 | Other |
| Hambaugh-Martin 3 Dam | Illinois | Brown | 37 | Low | Not Available | 1959 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Blandinsville Storage 2 Dam | Illinois | McDonough | 37 | Low | Not Available | 1992 | Water Supply |
| Willamette Falls Locks | Oregon | Clackamas | 37 | High | Not Available | 1873 | Navigation |
| Wilkinson Pond Dam | Illinois | Madison | 37 | Low | Not Available | 1968 | Recreation |
| Thomas J. O'Brien Lock and Controlling Works | Illinois | Cook | 37 | High | Not Available | 1960 | Navigation |
| Magin Lake Dam | Illinois | Madison | 37 | Low | Not Available | 1968 | Recreation |
| Bests Pond Dam | Illinois | Greene | 37 | Low | Not Available | 1971 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Allatoona Dam - Saddle Dike | Georgia | Bartow | 37 | High | Not Available | 1965 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Harmon Pond Dam | Illinois | Bureau | 37 | Significant | Not Available | 1974 | Recreation |
| Barker Dam | Texas | Harris | 37 | High | Not Available | 1945 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Lake Matherville Dam | Illinois | Mercer | 37 | Low | Not Available | 1926 | Recreation |
| Applebee Pond Dam | Illinois | Morgan | 37 | Low | Not Available | 1967 | Recreation |
| Kincaid City Lake Dam | Illinois | Christian | 37 | Significant | Not Available | 1940 | Recreation |
| Mississippi River Lock and Dam 20 | Missouri | Adams | 37 | Significant | Not Available | 1936 | Navigation |
| Youngs Lake Dam | Illinois | Warren | 37 | Low | Not Available | 1956 | Recreation |
| Smith Lake Dam | Illinois | Jersey | 37 | Low | Not Available | 1966 | Recreation |
| Mwrdgc Road Fill Lake Dam | Illinois | Fulton | 37 | Low | Not Available | 1965 | Recreation |
| West Side Detention Dike 2 | California | Riverside | 37 | Low | Not Available | 1968 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Davis Lake Dam | Illinois | St. Clair | 37 | High | Not Available | 1940 | Recreation |
| Chatuge Dam - Saddle Dam No. 3 | North Carolina | Clay | 37 | High | Not Available | 1942 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Caraness Lake Dam | Illinois | Hardin | 37 | Significant | Not Available | 1959 | Recreation |
| Watts Bar Dam - Kingston Backwater Dike | Tennessee | Roane | 37 | High | Not Available | 1942 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Old Mt. Olive City Lake Dam | Illinois | Macoupin | 37 | Significant | Not Available | 1900 | Recreation |
| Walton Park Lake Dam | Illinois | Montgomery | 37 | Low | Not Available | 1870 | Recreation |
| Hidden Lake (Sluice Can.) | Oregon | Wheeler | 36 | Low | Not Available | - | Irrigation |
| Clarifiers | Illinois | Saline | 36 | Low | Not Available | - | Water Supply |
| Fort Pickett Reservoir | Virginia | Brunswick | 36 | Significant | Not Available | 1942 | Water Supply |
| Jones Lake Dam | Illinois | Macoupin | 36 | Significant | Not Available | 1970 | Recreation |
| Gahr Pond Dam 2 | Illinois | Macoupin | 36 | Low | Not Available | 1975 | Irrigation |
| Atkins Pond Dam | Illinois | Fulton | 36 | Low | Not Available | 1975 | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Briney Lake 1 Dam | Illinois | Schuyler | 36 | High | Not Available | 1971 | Recreation |
| Gvillo Pond Dam | Illinois | Madison | 36 | Low | Not Available | 1970 | Recreation |
| M. D. Borah Lake Dam | Illinois | Richland | 36 | High | Not Available | 1953 | Recreation |
| C.W. Bill Young Lock and Dam | Pennsylvania | Allegheny | 36 | Significant | Not Available | 1934 | Navigation |
| Home Lake Dam | Illinois | Tazewell | 36 | Low | Not Available | 1968 | Recreation |
| Price Lake Dam At C.P. Mi.296.7 | North Carolina | Watauga | 36 | High | Not Available | 1964 | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Eugene Helmueller Group | Wisconsin | Pierce | 36 | Low | Not Available | 1963 | 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.