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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
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.