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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
Beall Woods Lake Dam Illinois Wabash 12 Low Not Available 1960 Recreation
Chain Lake Water Control Dam Illinois Mason 12 Low Not Available 2001 Fish and Wildlife Pond
Lewis Industrial Park Detention Dam Illinois Jefferson 12 Low Not Available 1999 Flood Risk Reduction
Willow Higgins Reservoir Dam Illinois Cook 12 Significant Not Available — Flood Risk Reduction
Coffeen East Fork Shoal Creek Gate Dam Illinois Montgomery 12 Low Not Available 2010 Water Supply
Johnston City Sewage Lagoon Dam Illinois Williamson 12 Significant Not Available 1963 Other
Hutsonville Fly Ash Pond D Dam Illinois Crawford 12 Significant Not Available 1969 Other
Mad Dog Lake Dam California Yuba 12 Low Not Available 1962 Flood Risk Reduction
Lake Ellyn Dam Illinois DuPage 12 Significant Not Available 1991 Recreation
South Side Detention Basin Berm 1 Dam Illinois Coles 12 High Not Available 2011 Flood Risk Reduction
Site B Dredge Disposal Pond Dam Illinois Randolph 12 Low Not Available 1992 Debris Control
Sand Mesa Dam 1 Wyoming Fremont 12 Low Not Available 1976 Fish and Wildlife Pond
Holy Family Villa Lake Dam Illinois Cook 12 Low Not Available 1927 Recreation
International Coal/Viper/Freshwater Impoundment Illinois Logan 12 Low Not Available 1982 Other
Lower Memorial Lake Dam Florida Okaloosa 12 Low Not Available 1969 Recreation
Small Arms Range Lake Dam California Yuba 12 Significant Not Available 1962 Flood Risk Reduction
South Holston Left Channel Reregulation Weir Tennessee Sullivan 12 High Not Available 1991 Other
South Holston Right Channel Reregulation Weir Tennessee Sullivan 12 High Not Available 1991 Other
Gallatin Fossil Plant - Ash Disposal Area Pond D Tennessee Sumner 12 Low Not Available 1980 Other
John H. Kerr Dam - Saddle Dike 3 Virginia Mecklenburg 12 High Not Available 1952 Flood Risk Reduction
John H. Kerr Dam - Saddle Dike 4 Virginia Mecklenburg 12 High Not Available 1953 Flood Risk Reduction
Denison Dam - Platter Dike Oklahoma Bryan 12 High Not Available 1945 Flood Risk Reduction
Wallace Ingebrand Oregon Polk 11 Low Not Available 1979 Irrigation
Don Glisson Dam Georgia Screven 11 Low Not Available 2004 Irrigation
Caruthers Lake Montana Powell 11 Low Not Available 1973 Irrigation
Albro Montana Madison 11 Low Not Available 1967 Irrigation
Wormley Pond Dam Virginia York 11 Low Not Available — Recreation
Sediment Pond 1d-06 Louisiana De Soto 11 Low Not Available — Other
Clarified Pond Impound. Structure Illinois Macoupin 11 Low Not Available — Water Supply
Jonjak Wisconsin Sawyer 11 Low Not Available 1967 Other
Eagle Creek Dam Illinois McLean 11 Low Not Available 1994 Flood Risk Reduction
Century Trace Lake Dam Illinois Will 11 Low Not Available 2003 Flood Risk Reduction
Steel Illinois Rock Island 11 Low Not Available 1912 Hydroelectric
Wold Lake Dam Illinois McHenry 11 Low Not Available 1965 Recreation
Eagle Creek East Dam Illinois McLean 11 Low Not Available 1998 Flood Risk Reduction
Barretts Diversion Dam Montana Beaverhead 11 Low Not Available 1963 Irrigation
Eden Dike 2 Wyoming Sweetwater 11 Low Not Available 1907 Irrigation
Breese Perched Reservoir Dam Illinois Clinton 11 Low Not Available 1990 Water Supply
Pishkun Dike 5 Montana Teton 11 High Not Available 1931 Irrigation
Cartter Pond Dam Illinois Marion 11 Low Not Available 1965 Recreation
Deer Run Pond K Dam Illinois Will 11 Low Not Available 2002 Water Supply
Schwebel Brothers Dam Illinois St. Clair 11 Low Not Available 1919 Recreation
Elliot Golf Course Dam Illinois Winnebago 11 Significant Not Available 1970 Recreation
Sunset Hills Lake Dam Illinois Clinton 11 Low Not Available 2007 Recreation
Bass Lake Dam Illinois Lee 11 Low Not Available 1971 Recreation
Meacham Grove Main Dam Illinois DuPage 11 High Not Available 1998 Flood Risk Reduction
Krajec Lake Dam Illinois Edwards 11 Low Not Available 1950 Irrigation
Nelson Dike A Montana Phillips 11 High Not Available 1922 Irrigation
Lake Alice Dam 2 Nebraska Scotts Bluff 11 Low Not Available 1909 Irrigation
Pearl City Lagoon Dam Illinois Stephenson 11 Significant Not Available 1970 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.