Browse Dams
3,537 dams in the National Inventory of Dams.
National Inventory of Dams
Browse 3,537 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearwater Dam | Missouri | Wayne | 155 | High | Not Available | 1942 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Bragg Fork Slurry Impoundment | West Virginia | Boone | 155 | High | Not Available | - | Tailings |
| North Fork Dam | California | Placer | 155 | Significant | Not Available | 1939 | Debris Control |
| Pomme De Terre Dam | Missouri | Hickory | 155 | High | Not Available | 1961 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Webster Dam | Kansas | Rooks | 154 | High | Not Available | 1956 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Tionesta Dam | Pennsylvania | Forest | 154 | High | Not Available | 1940 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Dorena Dam | Oregon | Lane | 154 | High | Not Available | 1949 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Dierks Dam | Arkansas | Sevier | 153 | High | Not Available | 1975 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Stockton Dam | Missouri | Cedar | 153 | High | Not Available | 1969 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Wilson Dam | Kansas | Russell | 152 | High | Not Available | 1964 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Cowanesque Dam | Pennsylvania | Tioga | 151 | High | Not Available | 1980 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Scoggins Dam | Oregon | Washington | 151 | High | Not Available | 1975 | Irrigation |
| San Justo Dam | California | San Benito | 151 | High | Not Available | 1987 | Irrigation |
| Little Panoche Detention | California | Fresno | 151 | High | Not Available | 1966 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| D Tailings | Arizona | Pinal | 150 | Significant | Not Available | - | Tailings |
| Harris Branch Slurry Dam | Kentucky | Perry | 150 | High | Not Available | - | Water Supply |
| Ab-Bc | Arizona | Pinal | 150 | High | Not Available | - | Tailings |
| Knightville Dam | Massachusetts | Hampshire | 150 | High | Not Available | 1941 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Chatuge Dam | North Carolina | Clay | 150 | High | Not Available | 1942 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Mountain Park East Dike | Oklahoma | Kiowa | 150 | High | Not Available | 1975 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Apalachia Dam | North Carolina | Cherokee | 150 | High | Not Available | 1943 | Hydroelectric |
| Cagles Mill Dam | Indiana | Putnam | 150 | High | Not Available | 1953 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Pactola Dike 2 | South Dakota | Pennington | 150 | High | Not Available | 1956 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Arbuckle Dam | Oklahoma | Murray | 150 | High | Not Available | 1966 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Lick Branch Refuse Dam | Kentucky | Perry | 150 | High | Not Available | - | Tailings |
| Nambe Falls Dam | New Mexico | Santa Fe | 150 | High | Not Available | 1976 | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Jemez Canyon Dam | New Mexico | Sandoval | 150 | High | Not Available | 1953 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Watts Bar Dam | Tennessee | Meigs | 150 | High | Not Available | 1942 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Whitlow Ranch Dam | Arizona | Pinal | 149 | High | Not Available | 1959 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Whitlow Ranch Dam - Saddle Dike 1 | Arizona | Pinal | 149 | High | Not Available | 1959 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| W. Kerr Scott Dam | North Carolina | Wilkes | 148 | High | Not Available | 1963 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Cave Run Dam | Kentucky | Bath | 148 | High | Not Available | 1965 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Chatfield Dam | Colorado | Douglas | 148 | High | Not Available | 1973 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Clark Canyon Dam | Montana | Beaverhead | 148 | High | Not Available | 1964 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Mann Creek Dam | Idaho | Washington | 148 | High | Not Available | 1967 | Irrigation |
| Milford Dam | Kansas | Geary | 147 | High | Not Available | 1966 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| J. Percy Priest Dam | Tennessee | Davidson | 147 | High | Not Available | 1967 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Ochoco Dam | Oregon | Crook | 146 | High | Not Available | 1920 | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Barren River Dam | Kentucky | Allen | 146 | High | Not Available | 1964 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| River View West Slurry Lake | Kentucky | Union | 146 | High | Not Available | - | Tailings |
| Patoka Lake Dam | Indiana | Dubois | 145 | High | Not Available | 1978 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Richard L. Schafer Dam | California | Tulare | 145 | High | Not Available | 1961 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Shadehill Dam | South Dakota | Perkins | 145 | High | Not Available | 1951 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Folsom Left Wing | California | Sacramento | 145 | High | Not Available | 1956 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Folsom Right Wing | California | Sacramento | 145 | High | Not Available | 1956 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Waco Dam | Texas | McLennan | 145 | High | Not Available | 1965 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Mill Creek Storage Dam | Washington | Walla Walla | 145 | High | Not Available | 1942 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| North Dam | Washington | Grant | 145 | High | Not Available | 1951 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Davis Creek Dam | Nebraska | Greeley | 144 | High | Not Available | 1990 | Irrigation |
| Brantley Dam | New Mexico | Eddy | 144 | High | Not Available | 1989 | 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.