Browse Dams
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.
| Name | State | County | Height (ft) | Hazard | Condition | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Creek Debris Dam | California | Shasta | 196 | High | Not Available | 1963 | Debris Control |
| Fishtrap Dam | Kentucky | Pike | 195 | High | Not Available | 1969 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Richard B. Russell Dam | Georgia | Elbert | 195 | High | Not Available | 1986 | Hydroelectric |
| Butler Branch Refuse Disposal Facility | Kentucky | Floyd | 195 | High | Not Available | — | Tailings |
| Angostura Dam | South Dakota | Fall River | 193 | High | Not Available | 1949 | Irrigation |
| Belton Dam | Texas | Bell | 192 | High | Not Available | 1954 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Betsie Branch Refuse Impoundment | Kentucky | Bell | 191 | High | Not Available | — | Tailings |
| Coal Refuse Disposal Facility No. 1 | West Virginia | Upshur | 190 | High | Not Available | — | Tailings |
| Middle Fork Impoundment | Kentucky | Martin | 190 | High | Not Available | — | Tailings |
| Number 7 | Arizona | Pima | 189 | High | Not Available | — | Tailings |
| Cherry Creek Dam | Colorado | Arapahoe | 189 | High | Not Available | 1953 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Clarence Cannon Dam | Missouri | Ralls | 188 | High | Not Available | 1983 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Allatoona Dam | Georgia | Bartow | 188 | High | Not Available | 1965 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Isabella Dam | California | Kern | 185 | High | Not Available | 1953 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Meeks Cabin Dam | Wyoming | Uinta | 185 | High | Not Available | 1971 | Irrigation |
| East Branch Dam | Pennsylvania | Elk | 184 | High | Not Available | 1952 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Youghiogheny Dam | Pennsylvania | Fayette | 184 | High | Not Available | 1944 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Hidden Dam | California | Madera | 184 | High | Not Available | 1975 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Black Canyon Diversion Dam | Idaho | Gem | 183 | High | Not Available | 1924 | Hydroelectric |
| Blue Ridge Dam | Georgia | Fannin | 183 | High | Not Available | 1930 | Hydroelectric |
| North Hartland Dam | Vermont | Windsor | 182 | High | Not Available | 1961 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Painted Rock Dam | Arizona | Maricopa | 181 | High | Not Available | 1960 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Brookville Dam | Indiana | Franklin | 181 | High | Not Available | 1974 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Painted Rock Dam - Saddle Dike 1 | Arizona | Maricopa | 181 | High | Not Available | 1960 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Albeni Falls Dam | Idaho | Bonner | 180 | High | Not Available | 1955 | Hydroelectric |
| Caesar Creek Dam - Saddle Dike 3 | Ohio | Warren | 180 | High | Not Available | 1976 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Jackson Gulch Dam | Colorado | Montezuma | 180 | High | Not Available | 1949 | Irrigation |
| Coyote Valley Dam | California | Mendocino | 180 | High | Not Available | 1959 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Caesar Creek Dam | Ohio | Warren | 180 | High | Not Available | 1976 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Caesar Creek Dam - Saddle Dike 2 | Ohio | Warren | 180 | High | Not Available | 1976 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Bear Creek Dam | Colorado | Jefferson | 179 | High | Not Available | 1979 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Beltzville Dam | Pennsylvania | Carbon | 177 | High | Not Available | 1969 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Currant Creek Dam | Utah | Wasatch | 177 | High | Not Available | 1975 | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Kinzua Dam | Pennsylvania | Warren | 177 | High | Not Available | 1965 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Cherokee Dam | Tennessee | Jefferson | 175 | High | Not Available | 1941 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Tims Ford Dam | Tennessee | Franklin | 175 | High | Not Available | 1970 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Refuse Disposal Area | Illinois | Saline | 175 | Significant | Not Available | — | Water Supply |
| Wheeler Dam | Alabama | Lauderdale | 175 | High | Not Available | 1936 | Hydroelectric |
| Wanship Dam | Utah | Summit | 175 | High | Not Available | 1957 | Irrigation |
| Mason Dam | Oregon | Baker | 173 | High | Not Available | 1968 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Silver Jack Dam | Colorado | Gunnison | 173 | High | Not Available | 1971 | Irrigation |
| Big Cliff Dam | Oregon | Marion | 172 | High | Not Available | 1954 | Hydroelectric |
| Deerfield Dam | South Dakota | Pennington | 171 | High | Not Available | 1947 | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Walter F. George Lock and Dam | Alabama | Clay | 171 | High | Not Available | 1962 | Hydroelectric |
| Fort Randall Dam | South Dakota | Charles Mix | 170 | High | Not Available | 1954 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| C.C. Cragin Dam | Arizona | Coconino | 170 | High | Not Available | 1964 | Hydroelectric |
| Kirwin Dam | Kansas | Phillips | 169 | High | Not Available | 1955 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Keyhole Dam | Wyoming | Crook | 168 | High | Not Available | 1952 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Nolin River Dam | Kentucky | Edmonson | 167 | High | Not Available | 1963 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Los Banos Creek Detention Dam | California | Merced | 167 | High | Not Available | 1965 | 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.