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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green River Dam | Kentucky | Taylor | 144 | High | Not Available | 1969 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Brantley Dam | New Mexico | Eddy | 144 | High | Not Available | 1989 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| John H. Kerr Dam | Virginia | Mecklenburg | 144 | High | Not Available | 1953 | 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 |
| Stateline Dam | Utah | Summit | 143 | High | Not Available | 1979 | Irrigation |
| Skiatook Dam | Oklahoma | Osage | 143 | High | Not Available | 1984 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Crooked Creek Dam | Pennsylvania | Armstrong | 143 | High | Not Available | 1940 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Red Rock Dam | Iowa | Marion | 142 | High | Not Available | 1969 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Heart Butte Dam | North Dakota | Grant | 142 | High | Not Available | 1949 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Foss Dam | Oklahoma | Custer | 142 | High | Not Available | 1961 | 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 |
| Choke Canyon Dam | Texas | Live Oak | 141 | High | Not Available | 1982 | Other |
| Ray Roberts Dam | Texas | Denton | 141 | High | Not Available | 1986 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Tioga Dam | Pennsylvania | Tioga | 141 | High | Not Available | 1978 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Prompton Dam | Pennsylvania | Wayne | 140 | High | Not Available | 1961 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Mississinewa Dam | Indiana | Miami | 140 | High | Not Available | 1967 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Fontenelle Dam | Wyoming | Lincoln | 139 | High | Not Available | 1964 | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| East Park Dam | California | Colusa | 139 | High | Not Available | 1910 | Irrigation |
| 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 |
| Oologah Dam | Oklahoma | Rogers | 137 | High | Not Available | 1963 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| 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 |
| Thomaston Dam | Connecticut | Litchfield | 137 | High | Not Available | 1960 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Lauro Dam | California | Santa Barbara | 137 | High | Not Available | 1952 | Water Supply |
| Grapevine Dam | Texas | Tarrant | 137 | High | Not Available | 1952 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Buffalo Bill-Diamond Creek Dike | Wyoming | Park | 136 | High | Not Available | 1905 | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Ocoee No. 1 Dam | Tennessee | Polk | 135 | High | Not Available | 1911 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Lewisville Dam | Texas | Denton | 135 | High | Not Available | 1955 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Glen Anne Dam | California | Santa Barbara | 135 | High | Not Available | 1953 | Irrigation |
| Salinas Dam | California | San Luis Obispo | 135 | High | Not Available | 1941 | Water Supply |
| Red River Lock and Dam 3 | Louisiana | Natchitoches | 134 | Significant | Not Available | 1991 | Navigation |
| Enders Dam | Nebraska | Chase | 134 | High | Not Available | 1951 | Irrigation |
| Twin Buttes Dam | Texas | Tom Green | 134 | High | Not Available | 1963 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Benbrook Dam | Texas | Tarrant | 134 | High | Not Available | 1951 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Salamonie Dam | Indiana | Wabash | 133 | High | Not Available | 1966 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Mountain Park Dam | Oklahoma | Kiowa | 133 | High | Not Available | 1975 | Water Supply |
| Nolan Run Slurry Impoundment | West Virginia | Harrison | 133 | High | Not Available | - | Tailings |
| Carr Creek Dam | Kentucky | Knott | 132 | High | Not Available | 1975 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Tom Hollow Refuse Disposal Facility | Kentucky | Floyd | 132 | High | Not Available | - | Tailings |
| Rough River Dam | Kentucky | Grayson | 132 | High | Not Available | 1959 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Sun River Diversion Dam | Montana | Teton | 132 | High | Not Available | 1915 | Irrigation |
| Coralville Dam | Iowa | Johnson | 132 | High | Not Available | 1958 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| West Point Dam | Georgia | Troup | 132 | High | Not Available | 1974 | Hydroelectric |
| Curwensville Dam | Pennsylvania | Clearfield | 131 | High | Not Available | 1965 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Ortega Dam | California | Santa Barbara | 131 | High | Not Available | 1956 | Water Supply |
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.