Browse Dams
7,732 dams in the National Inventory of Dams.
National Inventory of Dams
Browse 7,732 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laguna Atascosa Crossing #2 Dam | Texas | Cameron | 7 | Low | Poor | 1953 | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Lords Lake Dam | North Dakota | Bottineau | 7 | Low | Poor | 1930 | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Roos Dam C | Texas | Cameron | 7 | Low | Poor | 1951 | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Cross Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Worcester | 7 | Low | Poor | 1900 | Recreation |
| Prospect Lake Dam | Massachusetts | Berkshire | 6 | Significant | Poor | — | Recreation |
| Tatros Pond Dam | Connecticut | Litchfield | 6 | Significant | Poor | — | Recreation |
| Caesarville Pond | Rhode Island | Providence | 6 | Significant | Poor | — | Other |
| Lcwua | Arizona | Cochise | 6 | High | Poor | — | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Silver Lake Dam | New Jersey | Gloucester | 6 | Significant | Poor | 1922 | Recreation |
| Carver'S Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Plymouth | 6 | Significant | Poor | — | Recreation |
| Meadow Ridge Detention Dam | Connecticut | Fairfield | 6 | High | Poor | — | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Sunnyhill Lower Dam | South Carolina | Kershaw | 6 | Significant | Poor | 1969 | Recreation |
| Hurley Pond Dam | New Jersey | Monmouth | 6 | Significant | Poor | 1915 | Recreation |
| Gore Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Worcester | 6 | Significant | Poor | — | |
| Swetts Pond | Maine | Penobscot | 6 | Significant | Poor | 1946 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Shelby Center Dam | New York | Orleans | 6 | Significant | Poor | 1870 | Other |
| Lake Washington | Rhode Island | Providence | 6 | High | Poor | 1930 | Recreation |
| Lotus Lake Dam | New York | Suffolk | 6 | Significant | Poor | 1980 | Recreation |
| Joe Jeffords Pond Dam | South Carolina | Darlington | 6 | Significant | Poor | 1970 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Doubletree Lake Estates Dam (West) | Indiana | Lake | 6 | Significant | Poor | — | Recreation |
| Madison Lake Dam | Connecticut | New Haven | 6 | Significant | Poor | — | Recreation |
| Phyllis Murdock Dam | Louisiana | Sabine | 6 | Significant | Poor | 1984 | Recreation |
| Canal Industries Pond Dam | South Carolina | Florence | 6 | High | Poor | 1965 | Recreation |
| Silver Lake Dam | New York | Dutchess | 6 | Significant | Poor | — | Recreation |
| Bridlewood Upper End | Rhode Island | Providence | 5 | High | Poor | — | |
| Mill Pond | Rhode Island | Newport | 5 | Significant | Poor | 1900 | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Quonnipaug Lake Dam | Connecticut | New Haven | 5 | Significant | Poor | 1850 | Recreation |
| Chalkers Millpond Dam | Connecticut | Middlesex | 5 | Significant | Poor | 1845 | Recreation |
| Factory Hollow Dike | Massachusetts | Hampshire | 5 | Significant | Poor | 1895 | Recreation |
| Lake Luzerne Dam | New York | Warren | 5 | Significant | Poor | 1860 | Recreation |
| Fernwood Lake East Dam | Massachusetts | Essex | 5 | High | Poor | 1877 | Recreation |
| Chestnut Hill Pond Dam | Connecticut | Fairfield | 5 | Significant | Poor | — | Recreation |
| Asylum Reservoir #1 Dam | Connecticut | Middlesex | 5 | Significant | Poor | — | Water Supply |
| North Farms Reservoir Dam | Connecticut | New Haven | 5 | Significant | Poor | 1926 | Recreation |
| Tivoli Lake Spillway | New York | Rockland | 5 | Significant | Poor | 1908 | Recreation |
| Nystrom Pond Dike | Connecticut | Litchfield | 4 | Significant | Poor | 1889 | Recreation |
| Barstow Pond Dam | Connecticut | Hartford | 4 | Significant | Poor | — | Recreation |
| Gillette Castle Dam | Connecticut | Middlesex | 4 | Significant | Poor | — | Recreation |
| West Fork Pond Dam | Connecticut | Fairfield | 4 | Significant | Poor | 1940 | Recreation |
| Pine Swamp Reservoir #1 | Rhode Island | Providence | 4 | Significant | Poor | — | Water Supply |
| Balch Pond Dike | Massachusetts | Middlesex | 3 | Significant | Poor | — | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Ely Pond Dam | Connecticut | Hartford | 3 | Significant | Poor | — | Recreation |
| Kenilworth Blvd. Dam | New Jersey | Union | 2 | Significant | Poor | — | Recreation |
| Cade Dam | North Carolina | Polk | 0 | High | Poor | — | Other |
| Drexel Farm Dam | North Carolina | Wake | 0 | High | Poor | — | Other |
| Woodpecker Lane Dam | North Carolina | Polk | 0 | High | Poor | — | Other |
| Pope Dam | North Carolina | Wake | 0 | Significant | Poor | — | Other |
| Allen Park Dam Upper | North Carolina | Wake | 0 | High | Poor | — | Other |
| Adamsville Pond | Rhode Island | Bristol | 0 | Significant | Poor | — | |
| Bowdish Lower | Rhode Island | Providence | 0 | High | Poor | — |
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.