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
Green River Dam Kentucky Taylor 144 High Not Available 1969 Flood Risk Reduction
Conemaugh Dam Pennsylvania Westmoreland 144 High Not Available 1952 Flood Risk Reduction
Davis Creek Dam Nebraska Greeley 144 High Not Available 1990 Irrigation
Norman Dam Oklahoma Cleveland 144 High Not Available 1964 Flood Risk Reduction
John H. Kerr Dam Virginia Mecklenburg 144 High Not Available 1953 Flood Risk Reduction
Stateline Dam Utah Summit 143 High Not Available 1979 Irrigation
Crooked Creek Dam Pennsylvania Armstrong 143 High Not Available 1940 Flood Risk Reduction
Skiatook Dam Oklahoma Osage 143 High Not Available 1984 Flood Risk Reduction
Glen Elder Cawker City Dike Kansas Mitchell 142 High Not Available 1969 Flood Risk Reduction
Glen Elder Dam Kansas Mitchell 142 High Not Available 1969 Flood Risk Reduction
Red Rock Dam Iowa Marion 142 High Not Available 1969 Flood Risk Reduction
Foss Dam Oklahoma Custer 142 High Not Available 1961 Flood Risk Reduction
Heart Butte Dam North Dakota Grant 142 High Not Available 1949 Flood Risk Reduction
Ray Roberts Dam Texas Denton 141 High Not Available 1986 Flood Risk Reduction
Choke Canyon Dam Texas Live Oak 141 High Not Available 1982 Other
Tioga Dam Pennsylvania Tioga 141 High Not Available 1978 Flood Risk Reduction
Mississinewa Dam Indiana Miami 140 High Not Available 1967 Flood Risk Reduction
Prompton Dam Pennsylvania Wayne 140 High Not Available 1961 Flood Risk Reduction
East Park Dam California Colusa 139 High Not Available 1910 Irrigation
Fontenelle Dam Wyoming Lincoln 139 High Not Available 1964 Fish and Wildlife Pond
Stony Gorge Dam California Glenn 139 High Not Available 1928 Water Supply
Captain Anthony Meldahl Locks and Dam Kentucky Bracken 138 Significant Not Available 1965 Navigation
Shelbyville Dam Illinois Shelby 138 High Not Available 1970 Flood Risk Reduction
Thomaston Dam Connecticut Litchfield 137 High Not Available 1960 Flood Risk Reduction
Lauro Dam California Santa Barbara 137 High Not Available 1952 Water Supply
Wilson Dam Alabama Lauderdale 137 High Not Available 1924 Flood Risk Reduction
Guernsey Dam Wyoming Platte 137 High Not Available 1927 Hydroelectric
Pineview Dam Utah Weber 137 High Not Available 1937 Irrigation
Grapevine Dam Texas Tarrant 137 High Not Available 1952 Flood Risk Reduction
Oologah Dam Oklahoma Rogers 137 High Not Available 1963 Flood Risk Reduction
Buffalo Bill-Diamond Creek Dike Wyoming Park 136 High Not Available 1905 Fish and Wildlife Pond
Glen Anne Dam California Santa Barbara 135 High Not Available 1953 Irrigation
Ocoee No. 1 Dam Tennessee Polk 135 High Not Available 1911 Flood Risk Reduction
Salinas Dam California San Luis Obispo 135 High Not Available 1941 Water Supply
Lewisville Dam Texas Denton 135 High Not Available 1955 Flood Risk Reduction
Red River Lock and Dam 3 Louisiana Natchitoches 134 Significant Not Available 1991 Navigation
Enders Dam Nebraska Chase 134 High Not Available 1951 Irrigation
Benbrook Dam Texas Tarrant 134 High Not Available 1951 Flood Risk Reduction
Twin Buttes Dam Texas Tom Green 134 High Not Available 1963 Flood Risk Reduction
Mountain Park Dam Oklahoma Kiowa 133 High Not Available 1975 Water Supply
Salamonie Dam Indiana Wabash 133 High Not Available 1966 Flood Risk Reduction
Nolan Run Slurry Impoundment West Virginia Harrison 133 High Not Available — Tailings
West Point Dam Georgia Troup 132 High Not Available 1974 Hydroelectric
Sun River Diversion Dam Montana Teton 132 High Not Available 1915 Irrigation
Rough River Dam Kentucky Grayson 132 High Not Available 1959 Flood Risk Reduction
Tom Hollow Refuse Disposal Facility Kentucky Floyd 132 High Not Available — Tailings
Coralville Dam Iowa Johnson 132 High Not Available 1958 Flood Risk Reduction
Carr Creek Dam Kentucky Knott 132 High Not Available 1975 Flood Risk Reduction
Kanopolis Dam Kansas Ellsworth 131 High Not Available 1948 Flood Risk Reduction
Curwensville Dam Pennsylvania Clearfield 131 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.