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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.

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Name State County Height (ft) Hazard Condition Year Purpose
Tara Lake Dam Illinois Kane 23 Significant Not Available 1964 Recreation
Martin Tarbel Lake Dam Illinois Clark 23 Low Not Available 1954 Recreation
Coffeen Southwest Detention Pond Dam Illinois Montgomery 23 Low Not Available 2010 Flood Risk Reduction
Silver Lake Dam Illinois McHenry 23 Low Not Available 1929 Recreation
Carson River Diversion Dam Nevada Churchill 23 Low Not Available 1905 Flood Risk Reduction
Levings Lake Dam Illinois Winnebago 23 High Not Available 1935 Flood Risk Reduction
Superior Lake Dam Illinois Jefferson 23 Low Not Available 1953 Water Supply
Timber Acres Lake Dam Illinois Christian 23 Low Not Available 1962 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Coal and Crane Creek Structure 6 Illinois Schuyler 23 Low Not Available 1971 Other
Freeman/ /East Lake Dam Illinois Jefferson 23 Significant Not Available 1961 Other
Williamsville Lake Dam 1 Illinois Sangamon 23 Low Not Available 1971 Other
Schneider Pond Dam 1 Illinois Washington 23 Low Not Available 1968 Other
Altus Auxiliary Dike Oklahoma Kiowa 23 High Not Available 1944 Irrigation
Nokomis Sportsmans Club Lake Dam Illinois Montgomery 23 Significant Not Available 1970 Recreation
Willow Creek BOR MT-Dike 5 Montana Lewis and Clark 23 High Not Available 1940 Irrigation
Hambaugh-Martin 5 Dam Illinois Brown 23 Low Not Available 1960 Flood Risk Reduction
Baker Hill Detention Basin Dam Illinois DuPage 23 High Not Available 1999 Flood Risk Reduction
Alpena/Murdock/Slurry Pond 5 Dam Illinois Douglas 23 Significant Not Available 1984 Other
Finn's Lake Dam Illinois Monroe 23 Significant Not Available — Irrigation
Mathews Pond Dam 2 Illinois Montgomery 23 Low Not Available 1974 Irrigation
Lake Avon Country Club Reservoir Dam Illinois Fulton 23 Low Not Available 1957 Recreation
Gower Pond Dam 1 Illinois Livingston 23 Low Not Available 1975 Fish and Wildlife Pond
St. Elmo Old City Reservoir Dam Illinois Fayette 23 Significant Not Available 1903 Recreation
Oakwood Drive Dam Illinois Tazewell 23 Significant Not Available 1950 Recreation
Lake Carroll Sedimentation Pond 3 Dam Illinois Carroll 23 Low Not Available 1989 Debris Control
Upper Salt Creek Structure 2 Dam Illinois Cook 23 High Not Available 1984 Flood Risk Reduction
D.O.E. Savannah River Pond 2 South Carolina Barnwell 23 Low Not Available 1961 Other
Busse Woods Reservoir South Dam Illinois Cook 23 High Not Available 1977 Flood Risk Reduction
Allen Fossil Plant - Ash Disposal Area Perimeter Dike (East) Tennessee Shelby 23 Significant Not Available 1967 Other
Ill Coal Recovery/Old Ed Mine 21/Slurry Cell 2 Dam Illinois Franklin 23 Low Not Available 1984 Other
Winnibigoshish Dam - Dikes 2, 3 and 4 Minnesota Cass 23 Significant Not Available 1884 Water Supply
Winnibigoshish Dam Minnesota Cass 23 Significant Not Available 1884 Recreation
Barre Falls Dam - Dike 1 Massachusetts Worcester 23 High Not Available 1958 Flood Risk Reduction
Pine River Dam - Dikes 13 and 14 Minnesota Crow Wing 23 High Not Available 1886 Fish and Wildlife Pond
Cape Fear River Lock and Dam 1 North Carolina Bladen 23 Low Not Available 1915 Navigation
Standing Bear Dam - Flower Hill Cemetery Protective Levee Nebraska Douglas 23 Low Not Available 1973 Flood Risk Reduction
Chippewa Diversion Dam - Watson Sag Weir Minnesota Chippewa 23 Low Not Available 1938 Flood Risk Reduction
Fort Gibson Dam - Oklahoma Ordinance Works Levee Oklahoma Mayes 23 High Not Available 1949 Flood Risk Reduction
Pine River Dam Minnesota Crow Wing 23 High Not Available 1886 Recreation
Green River Lock and Dam 1 Kentucky Henderson 23 Low Not Available 1970 Navigation
Carlyle Dam - Keyesport Levee Illinois Clinton 23 High Not Available 1966 Flood Risk Reduction
Peoria Lock and Dam Illinois Tazewell 23 Significant Not Available 1939 Navigation
Charles Mill Dam - Pavonia Levee Ohio Richland 23 High Not Available 1936 Flood Risk Reduction
Kansas Meade 22 Low Not Available 1975 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Newton Station Ash Pond Illinois Jasper 22 Significant Not Available — Other
Kansas Shawnee 22 Low Not Available 1958 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Kansas Washington 22 Low Not Available 1970 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Roland Lake Georgia Upson 22 Low Not Available 1971 Fish and Wildlife Pond
Rocky Oaks Dam California Los Angeles 22 High Not Available — Fish and Wildlife Pond
Butterwood Lower Virginia Nottoway 22 Low Not Available 1973 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...

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.