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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodscreek Detention Dam | Illinois | McHenry | 13 | Low | Not Available | 1991 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Allendale Conservation Club Lake Dam | Illinois | Stark | 13 | Low | Not Available | 1965 | Recreation |
| Libbys Lagoon 2 Dam | Illinois | Tazewell | 13 | Low | Not Available | 1969 | Other |
| White Pine Ditch Dam | Illinois | Cook | 13 | Significant | Not Available | 1975 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| South Side Detention Basin Berm 3 Dam | Illinois | Coles | 13 | Low | Not Available | 2011 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Weber Basin Equalizing Reservoir 1.9 | Utah | Davis | 13 | High | Not Available | 1967 | |
| North Branch Soldier Creek Reservoir Dam | Illinois | Kankakee | 13 | High | Not Available | 1990 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Beech Dam - Saddle Dam No. 2 | Tennessee | Henderson | 13 | High | Not Available | 1963 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Scott Air Force Base Pond Dam | Illinois | St. Clair | 13 | Low | Not Available | 1961 | Recreation |
| Paradise Fossil Plant - Red Water Pond #3 | Kentucky | Muhlenberg | 13 | Low | Not Available | 1991 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Red Rock Dam - Carlisle Remedial Works | Iowa | Polk | 13 | High | Not Available | 1967 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Leech Dam | Minnesota | Cass | 13 | Significant | Not Available | 1885 | Recreation |
| Kensington Parque Dam | Illinois | Madison | 12 | Significant | Not Available | 2004 | Recreation |
| Pennsylvania | Mercer | 12 | Low | Not Available | 1963 | Recreation | |
| Wilmington Dam | Illinois | Will | 12 | Low | Not Available | 1920 | Recreation |
| Waukena Lake Dam | Montana | Beaverhead | 12 | Low | Not Available | 1930 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Pozega Lake 2 | Montana | Granite | 12 | Low | Not Available | 1955 | Irrigation |
| Bernadotte Dam | Illinois | Fulton | 12 | Low | Not Available | 1900 | Water Supply |
| Island Park Dike | Idaho | Fremont | 12 | High | Not Available | 1938 | |
| Frankfort Flow Equalization Pond Dam | Illinois | Will | 12 | Significant | Not Available | — | Other |
| Georgia Experiment Station Pond | Georgia | Tift | 12 | Low | Not Available | 1968 | Irrigation |
| Pinnacle Pond 5 Dam | Illinois | Will | 12 | Low | Not Available | 2007 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Old River Dam | Nevada | Churchill | 12 | Low | Not Available | — | Irrigation |
| Lake Linda Dam | Illinois | Hancock | 12 | Low | Not Available | 1964 | Recreation |
| Hickory Lake Dam | Illinois | Grundy | 12 | Low | Not Available | 2002 | Recreation |
| Brookwood Trace Dam | Illinois | Will | 12 | Low | Not Available | 1991 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Oregon Dam | Illinois | Ogle | 12 | High | Not Available | 1914 | Recreation |
| Webster Dike | Kansas | Rooks | 12 | High | Not Available | 1956 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Upper Spring Lake Dam | Illinois | Carroll | 12 | Low | Not Available | — | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Bullock Lake Dam | Illinois | Hamilton | 12 | Low | Not Available | 1973 | Recreation |
| Fordam Station Dam | Illinois | Winnebago | 12 | Low | Not Available | 1852 | Hydroelectric |
| Lentman Lake Dam | Illinois | Livingston | 12 | Low | Not Available | 1965 | Recreation |
| Valley View Dam | Illinois | Macon | 12 | Low | Not Available | — | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Cherry Valley Lower Dam | Illinois | Winnebago | 12 | Low | Not Available | 1993 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Mrs. W.J.C. Brown | Georgia | Irwin | 12 | Low | Not Available | 1955 | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Mcgraw Lake Dam | Illinois | St. Clair | 12 | Low | Not Available | 1927 | Recreation |
| Lake Long Bow Dam | Illinois | Peoria | 12 | High | Not Available | 1964 | Recreation |
| Bellefonte - Yard Drainage Pond | Alabama | Jackson | 12 | Low | Not Available | 1988 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Teal Lake Dam | Illinois | Williamson | 12 | Low | Not Available | 1966 | Recreation |
| Sugar Loaf Dike | Colorado | Lake | 12 | High | Not Available | 1968 | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Island Lake Dam | Illinois | McHenry | 12 | Low | Not Available | 1940 | Recreation |
| Papoose Lake Dam | Illinois | Cook | 12 | Significant | Not Available | 1956 | Recreation |
| School Street Detention Basin Dam | Illinois | Tazewell | 12 | Significant | Not Available | 1996 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Spaniel Lake Dam | Illinois | Will | 12 | High | Not Available | — | Recreation |
| Pilot Butte Embankment 3 | Wyoming | Fremont | 12 | High | Not Available | 1926 | Irrigation |
| Peabody/Fresh Water Lake Dam | Illinois | Gallatin | 12 | Significant | Not Available | 1969 | Other |
| Yorkville Dam | Illinois | Kendall | 12 | Significant | Not Available | 1961 | Recreation |
| Fitzgerald Lake Dam East | Illinois | Jo Daviess | 12 | Low | Not Available | 1965 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| St. Marys Lake Dam | Illinois | Lake | 12 | High | Not Available | 1921 | Recreation |
| Tower Lake Dam | Illinois | Lake | 12 | Low | Not Available | 1915 | Recreation |
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.