Browse Dams
7,712 dams in the National Inventory of Dams.
National Inventory of Dams
Browse 7,712 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Montclair Dam | Virginia | Prince William | 74 | High | Poor | — | Recreation |
| Blackwood Creek 11-A | Nebraska | Hayes | 74 | High | Poor | 1992 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Olson Dam | North Dakota | Pembina | 74 | High | Poor | 1957 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Frank E Heller | Pennsylvania | Lycoming | 73 | High | Poor | 1975 | Water Supply |
| Cartecay River W/S Str. #7 Dam | Georgia | Gilmer | 73 | High | Poor | 1964 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Indian Creek Dam | Washington | Pacific | 73 | High | Poor | 1989 | Water Supply |
| Black Canyon | Arizona | Navajo | 72 | High | Poor | 1964 | Recreation |
| Saltpeter Creek Site 1a | New Mexico | Colfax | 72 | Significant | Poor | 1964 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Roanoke Rapids | North Carolina | Northampton | 72 | High | Poor | 1955 | Hydroelectric |
| Santa Cruz Site 6 Dam | New Mexico | Santa Fe | 72 | High | Poor | 1962 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Lake Mary-Phoebe | Utah | Salt Lake | 72 | High | Poor | 1915 | Water Supply |
| Lake Carl Blackwell | Oklahoma | Payne | 72 | High | Poor | 1937 | Water Supply |
| Eagle Valley Reservoir Dam | Nevada | Lincoln | 72 | High | Poor | 1965 | Recreation |
| Renfro Dam | Kentucky | Rockcastle | 72 | High | Poor | 1968 | Water Supply |
| Hightower Creek W/S Str. #25 | Georgia | Towns | 71 | High | Poor | 1960 | |
| Las Vegas Wash Upper Detention Basin Dam | Nevada | Clark | 71 | High | Poor | 1993 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Ellijay River W/S Str. # 3 | Georgia | Gilmer | 71 | High | Poor | 1967 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Montgomery | Pennsylvania | Clearfield | 71 | High | Poor | 1960 | Water Supply |
| Walnut Canyon | Arizona | Coconino | 70 | High | Poor | 1881 | Irrigation |
| Happy Valley | Oregon | Wasco | 70 | High | Poor | 1938 | Irrigation |
| Three Mile Reservoir (L.&C.) | Montana | Lewis and Clark | 70 | High | Poor | 1926 | Irrigation |
| Cartecay River WS Str # 5 | Georgia | Gilmer | 70 | High | Poor | 1967 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Lake Hamilton Dam | Ohio | Mahoning | 70 | High | Poor | 1905 | Recreation |
| Grubstake Tailings Dam | New Mexico | Sierra | 70 | Low | Poor | 1992 | Tailings |
| Horner Reservoir | Hawaii | Maui | 70 | High | Poor | 1926 | Irrigation |
| Greenbo Lake Dam | Kentucky | Greenup | 70 | High | Poor | 1955 | Recreation |
| Nelms Dam | Nebraska | Custer | 69 | Low | Poor | 1962 | Other |
| Clearwater Pond | Arkansas | Jefferson | 69 | Low | Poor | 1979 | Other |
| Asaayi | New Mexico | McKinley | 69 | High | Poor | 1964 | Recreation |
| Mimino Reservoir | Hawaii | Kauai | 69 | High | Poor | 1920 | Irrigation |
| Okmulgee Lake | Oklahoma | Okmulgee | 68 | High | Poor | 1928 | Water Supply |
| Hope Lake Dam | Arkansas | Logan | 68 | Low | Poor | 1973 | Irrigation |
| Wiley Miller Dam | Kentucky | Perry | 68 | High | Poor | 1972 | Recreation |
| Lake Sherwood | Kansas | Shawnee | 68 | High | Poor | 1964 | Recreation |
| Beaverdam Creek Dam | Virginia | Bedford | 68 | High | Poor | — | Water Supply |
| Bradford City No 5 | Pennsylvania | McKean | 68 | High | Poor | 1957 | Water Supply |
| Ellijay River WS Str # 9 | Georgia | Gilmer | 68 | High | Poor | 1967 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Walch Dam | Oregon | Jackson | 68 | High | Poor | 1954 | Irrigation |
| Ellijay River W/S Str. #4 Dam | Georgia | Gilmer | 68 | High | Poor | 1968 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Baker River Site 6a Dam | New Hampshire | Grafton | 68 | High | Poor | 1975 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Elmer Davis Lake Dam | Kentucky | Owen | 68 | Significant | Poor | 1958 | Recreation |
| Sharp Mountain Creek WS Str # 13 | Georgia | Pickens | 68 | High | Poor | 1955 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Dam No 4 | Kansas | Linn | 68 | High | Poor | 1985 | Recreation |
| Lake Carnico Dam | Kentucky | Nicholas | 68 | High | Poor | 1963 | Recreation |
| W Fork Pt Remove Creek Wid Site 08 | Arkansas | Pope | 67 | High | Poor | 1964 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Throttle Dam No. 2 | New Mexico | Colfax | 67 | High | Poor | 1914 | Irrigation |
| Corinth Lake Dam | Kentucky | Grant | 67 | High | Poor | 1962 | Recreation |
| Dam No 1 | Kansas | Linn | 67 | High | Poor | — | Recreation |
| Horsehead Lake Dam | Arkansas | Johnson | 67 | High | Poor | 1950 | Recreation |
| Little Creek Dam | Virginia | James City | 67 | High | Poor | — | 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.