Browse Dams
7,892 dams in the National Inventory of Dams.
National Inventory of Dams
Browse 7,892 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase Lake Prairie Project 2 Dam | North Dakota | Stutsman | 7 | Low | Poor | 1994 | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| South Westchester Detention Basin Dam | New York | Westchester | 7 | Significant | Poor | 1978 | Other |
| Houghton Dam | South Dakota | Brown | 7 | Low | Poor | 1938 | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Roos Dam A | Texas | Cameron | 7 | Low | Poor | 1951 | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Burrage Pond Upper Reservoir Dam | Massachusetts | Plymouth | 7 | Low | Poor | - | Recreation |
| Little York Dam | New York | Cortland | 7 | Significant | Poor | 2015 | Recreation |
| Lapp Pond Dam | New York | Dutchess | 7 | Significant | Poor | 1932 | Recreation |
| Billy Cox Upper Dam | South Carolina | Williamsburg | 7 | Low | Poor | 1965 | Recreation |
| 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 |
| Tatros Pond Dam | Connecticut | Litchfield | 6 | Significant | Poor | - | Recreation |
| Lcwua | Arizona | Cochise | 6 | High | Poor | - | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Caesarville Pond | Rhode Island | Providence | 6 | Significant | Poor | - | Other |
| Silver Lake Dam | New Jersey | Gloucester | 6 | Significant | Poor | 1922 | Recreation |
| Carver's Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Plymouth | 6 | Significant | Poor | - | Recreation |
| Hurley Pond Dam | New Jersey | Monmouth | 6 | Significant | Poor | 1915 | Recreation |
| Sunnyhill Lower Dam | South Carolina | Kershaw | 6 | Significant | Poor | 1969 | Recreation |
| Swetts Pond | Maine | Penobscot | 6 | Significant | Poor | 1946 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Lambs Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Worcester | 6 | Significant | Poor | - | |
| Gore Pond Dam | Massachusetts | Worcester | 6 | Significant | Poor | - | Recreation |
| Shelby Center Dam | New York | Orleans | 6 | Significant | Poor | 1870 | Other |
| Lotus Lake Dam | New York | Suffolk | 6 | Significant | Poor | 1980 | Recreation |
| Lake Washington | Rhode Island | Providence | 6 | High | Poor | 1930 | 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 |
| Phyllis Murdock Dam | Louisiana | Sabine | 6 | Significant | Poor | 1984 | Recreation |
| Madison Lake Dam | Connecticut | New Haven | 6 | Significant | Poor | - | 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 | - | |
| Quonnipaug Lake Dam | Connecticut | New Haven | 5 | Significant | Poor | 1850 | Recreation |
| Mill Pond | Rhode Island | Newport | 5 | Significant | Poor | 1900 | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Chalkers Millpond Dam | Connecticut | Middlesex | 5 | Significant | Poor | 1845 | Recreation |
| Factory Hollow Dike | Massachusetts | Hampshire | 5 | Significant | Poor | 1895 | Recreation |
| Fernwood Lake East Dam | Massachusetts | Essex | 5 | High | Poor | 1877 | Recreation |
| Lake Luzerne Dam | New York | Warren | 5 | Significant | Poor | 1860 | 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 |
| West Fork Pond Dam | Connecticut | Fairfield | 4 | Significant | Poor | 1940 | Recreation |
| Gillette Castle Dam | Connecticut | Middlesex | 4 | Significant | Poor | - | Recreation |
| Pine Swamp Reservoir #1 | Rhode Island | Providence | 4 | Significant | Poor | - | Water Supply |
| 1860 Reservoir Dam | Connecticut | Hartford | 4 | Significant | Poor | - | Recreation |
| Beaver Meadow Dam | Connecticut | Middlesex | 3 | Significant | Poor | - | |
| Ely Pond Dam | Connecticut | Hartford | 3 | Significant | Poor | - | Recreation |
| Kenilworth Blvd. Dam | New Jersey | Union | 2 | Significant | Poor | - | Recreation |
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.