Browse Dams
36,831 dams in the National Inventory of Dams.
National Inventory of Dams
Browse 36,831 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delbarton Slurry Impoundment | West Virginia | Mingo | 760 | High | Not Rated | 2004 | Other |
| Long Bottom Branch Dam | Virginia | Buchanan | 605 | Undetermined | Not Rated | — | Other |
| Brushy Fork Impoundment | West Virginia | Greenbrier | 605 | High | Not Rated | 1996 | Tailings |
| North Block Tailings Impoundment Dam | Nevada | Eureka | 520 | High | Not Rated | 1993 | Tailings |
| Tinsley Branch Refuse Impoundment | West Virginia | Logan | 405 | Undetermined | Not Rated | 2005 | Tailings |
| Cunningham Hollow Slurry Impoundment | West Virginia | Marshall | 363 | High | Not Rated | 2003 | Other |
| Campbells Creek Slurry Impoundment | West Virginia | Nicholas | 355 | High | Not Rated | 1999 | Tailings |
| Trace Branch Slurry Impoundment | West Virginia | Boone | 320 | High | Not Rated | 1992 | Tailings |
| Bailey No. 8 Slurry Impoundment | Pennsylvania | Greene | 317 | High | Not Rated | — | Other |
| Moccasin Hollow Impoundment | West Virginia | Boone | 310 | High | Not Rated | 1999 | Tailings |
| 30-Acre Pond | Virginia | Russell | 300 | Undetermined | Not Rated | — | Tailings |
| The Ohio Valley Coal Slurry Disposal Dam | Ohio | Belmont | 275 | High | Not Rated | 1981 | Tailings |
| Nile Stone Slurry Impoundment | West Virginia | Mingo | 272 | High | Not Rated | 1993 | Other |
| Barrick Mercur Reservation Cnyn Tailings | Utah | Tooele | 270 | Low | Not Rated | 1984 | Tailings |
| Big Branch Coal Refuse Facility | West Virginia | Clay | 260 | High | Not Rated | 1997 | Other |
| West Fork Slurry Impoundment Dam | Virginia | Buchanan | 260 | Undetermined | Not Rated | — | |
| Salies Branch Slurry Impoundment Dam | Virginia | Wise | 250 | Undetermined | Not Rated | — | |
| Miller Cove Slurry Impoundment Dam | Virginia | Lee | 245 | Undetermined | Not Rated | — | |
| Simplot Phosphates Tailings Dam | Utah | Uintah | 230 | Significant | Not Rated | 1973 | |
| Moss No. 3 Third Dam | Virginia | Russell | 216 | Undetermined | Not Rated | — | Tailings |
| Steer Branch Dam | Virginia | Wise | 210 | Undetermined | Not Rated | — | Other |
| Barrick Goldstrike Tsf 3 Dam | Nevada | Eureka | 200 | High | Not Rated | 2016 | Tailings |
| Coldwater Debris Dam | Washington | Cowlitz | 200 | Undetermined | Not Rated | 1981 | Other |
| Castle Lake Debris Dam | Washington | Cowlitz | 190 | Undetermined | Not Rated | 1980 | Other |
| Ridgeway Tailings Impdam | South Carolina | Fairfield | 189 | Undetermined | Not Rated | — | Other |
| Spirit Lake Outlet Tunnel | Washington | Skamania | 184 | Undetermined | Not Rated | 1985 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Mill #4 Tailings #1 Dam | Nevada | Eureka | 182 | Significant | Not Rated | 1989 | Tailings |
| Mackenzie Dam | Texas | Briscoe | 180 | High | Not Rated | 1974 | Water Supply |
| Stan Raetz Dam | Oklahoma | Caddo | 174 | Low | Not Rated | — | Other |
| Moss No 3 Dam 3 | Virginia | Russell | 173 | Undetermined | Not Rated | — | Tailings |
| Medina Lake Dam | Texas | Medina | 165 | High | Not Rated | 1913 | Irrigation |
| Claytor Lake Quarry | Virginia | Pulaski | 163 | Undetermined | Not Rated | — | Other |
| Jerritt Canyon Tailings Dam | Nevada | Elko | 162 | Significant | Not Rated | 1981 | Tailings |
| Cobbs Creek Regional Water Supply Dam (Main Dam A) | Virginia | Cumberland | 160 | High | Not Rated | — | Water Supply |
| Squaw Creek Dam | Texas | Somervell | 159 | High | Not Rated | 1977 | Recreation |
| Miller Steam Plant Ash Pond | Alabama | Jefferson | 158 | Low | Not Rated | 1977 | Other |
| Moss Mine #1 Dam | Virginia | Dickenson | 154 | Undetermined | Not Rated | — | Other |
| Kennecott Smelter Tailings Pond | Utah | Salt Lake | 154 | Significant | Not Rated | — | Tailings |
| Hanna Dam | Virginia | Alleghany | 152 | Undetermined | Not Rated | — | |
| Sugar Camp Branch Coal Refuse Impoundment | West Virginia | Nicholas | 150 | High | Not Rated | 2006 | Tailings |
| Dixiana Mine Dam | Virginia | Wise | 150 | Undetermined | Not Rated | — | Water Supply |
| Getchell Mine Tailings Dam | Nevada | Humboldt | 150 | Low | Not Rated | — | Tailings |
| Pol40 | Florida | Polk | 149 | Undetermined | Not Rated | — | Tailings |
| Rattlesnake Dam | Alabama | Walker | 145 | Significant | Not Rated | 1979 | Other |
| Fmcp Cooling Pond Cell A | Florida | Polk | 145 | Significant | Not Rated | 1978 | Tailings |
| Superior Falls | Wisconsin | Iron | 138 | Low | Not Rated | 1935 | Hydroelectric |
| Pol41 | Florida | Polk | 135 | Undetermined | Not Rated | — | Tailings |
| Old River | Louisiana | Concordia | 134 | High | Not Rated | 1990 | Hydroelectric |
| Sheridan Lake | South Dakota | Pennington | 134 | High | Not Rated | 1939 | Recreation |
| Sands Hill Slurry Impoundment Dam | Ohio | Vinton | 131 | High | Not Rated | 1992 | Tailings |
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.