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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
Kansas Saline 22 Low Not Available 1962 Flood Risk Reduction
Bowman Lake 1 Montana Powell 22 Low Not Available 1958 Irrigation
Holland Dam Georgia Telfair 22 Low Not Available 1977 Irrigation
H. C. Parham Georgia Crawford 22 Low Not Available 1959 Fish and Wildlife Pond
W. J. Carbrough Dam Georgia Tift 22 Low Not Available 1977 Fish and Wildlife Pond
James Carter Georgia Crawford 22 Low Not Available 1978 Fish and Wildlife Pond
South Meadow Creek Dam Montana Madison 22 High Not Available 1968 Irrigation
Peacock Dam 2 Georgia Bleckley 22 Low Not Available 1977 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Emigrant Coaxial Dike Oregon Jackson 22 High Not Available 1960 Flood Risk Reduction
Lusters Lake Dam Illinois Christian 22 Low Not Available 1960 Recreation
Craig Lake Dam Illinois Clark 22 Low Not Available 1956 Recreation
Paul Lake Dam Illinois Warren 22 Low Not Available 1965 Recreation
Marine Lake Dam Illinois Madison 22 Significant Not Available — Recreation
Wilson Camp 2 Georgia Harris 22 Significant Not Available — Fish and Wildlife Pond
Roberts Lake Dam Illinois Effingham 22 Low Not Available 1965 Recreation
Coles Lake Dam Illinois Greene 22 Low Not Available 1923 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Kingsley Lake Dam Illinois McHenry 22 Low Not Available 1972 Recreation
Heller Lake Dam Illinois Fulton 22 Low Not Available 1965 Recreation
Big Sandy Dike Wyoming Sweetwater 22 High Not Available 1952 Flood Risk Reduction
Webber Lake Dam Illinois Richland 22 Low Not Available 1943 Recreation
Potters Pond Dam Illinois Saline 22 Low Not Available 1972 Recreation
Birchlers Lake Dam Illinois Randolph 22 Low Not Available 1950 Recreation
Windward Heights Lake Dam Kentucky Hancock 22 Low Not Available 1966 Recreation
Lake Benton Dam Illinois Franklin 22 Significant Not Available 1939 Recreation
Neffs Lake Dam Illinois Marion 22 Low Not Available 1963 Recreation
Ostermeir Pond Dam Illinois Christian 22 Low Not Available 1970 Recreation
Sam Dale Lake Dam Illinois Wayne 22 Significant Not Available 1960 Recreation
Pickle Pond Dam Illinois Ogle 22 Low Not Available 1991 Recreation
Coolidge Creek Dam Illinois Winnebago 22 Low Not Available 1998 Recreation
Marissa Reservoir Dam Illinois St. Clair 22 Significant Not Available 1938 Recreation
Peoria City-County Landfill 2 Dam Illinois Peoria 22 Low Not Available 2000 Other
Freedom Farm Lake Dam Illinois St. Clair 22 Low Not Available 1954 Recreation
Omaha City Reservoir Dam Illinois Gallatin 22 Low Not Available 1965 Water Supply
Midlothian Creek Dam Illinois Cook 22 High Not Available 1975 Flood Risk Reduction
Fillmore Lake Dam Illinois Montgomery 22 Low Not Available 1970 Recreation
Mt. Elbert Forebay Saddle Dike Colorado Lake 22 High Not Available 1977 Hydroelectric
New Cherry Lake Dam Illinois Perry 22 Significant Not Available 1969 Recreation
West Side Detention Dike 3 California Riverside 22 Low Not Available 1970 Irrigation
Rochester-Goodell Reservoir Dam Illinois Marion 22 Low Not Available 1959 Recreation
Mesilla Diversion Dam New Mexico Doña Ana 22 Low Not Available 1916 Irrigation
Harrell Lake North Dam Illinois Adams 22 Low Not Available 1965 Recreation
Grand Oaks Lake Dam Illinois Tazewell 22 Significant Not Available 1978 Recreation
Oknoname 101020 Oklahoma Muskogee 22 Low Not Available 1940 Fish and Wildlife Pond
Wayne City Perched Reservoir Dam Illinois Wayne 22 Low Not Available 1983 Water Supply
Armstrong Park Flood Control Reservoir Dam Illinois DuPage 22 High Not Available — Flood Risk Reduction
A. E. Staley Cooling Lake Dam Illinois Macon 22 Significant Not Available 1944 Other
Link River Diversion Dam Oregon Klamath 22 High Not Available 1921 Hydroelectric
Wonder Lake Sediment Dewatering Facility Dam Illinois McHenry 22 High Not Available 2014 Other
Perring Pond Dam 1 Illinois De Witt 22 Low Not Available 1978 Fish and Wildlife Pond
Braidwood Station Cooling Pond Dam Illinois Will 22 High Not Available 1979 Other

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.