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.

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Name State County Height (ft) Hazard Condition Year Purpose
Wises Pond Dam South Carolina Saluda 19 Low Poor 1962 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Franklinton Reservoir #2 Dam North Carolina Franklin 19 High Poor 1900 Water Supply
Forest Lake Dam Indiana Hendricks 19 High Poor 1965 Recreation
Spooky Hollow (Lower)Dam Kentucky Nelson 19 Significant Poor 1950 Recreation
Bednar Dam South Dakota Ziebach 19 High Poor 1933 Recreation
Woodward Lake Dam New York Fulton 19 Significant Poor 1928 Recreation
Clear Pond West Dike Massachusetts Hampden 19 Low Poor —
Portage Plant Dam Michigan St. Joseph 19 High Poor 1922 Recreation
Spring Lake Dam Mississippi Hinds 19 High Poor 1974 Recreation
Dennon Jones Upper Dam South Carolina Laurens 19 Low Poor 1961 Recreation
Rice Wisconsin Lincoln 19 High Poor 1912 Hydroelectric
Gay Cemetery Pond Dam Connecticut New London 19 Significant Poor 1920 Recreation
City of Camden Dam South Carolina Kershaw 19 Low Poor 1963 Recreation
Lower Powhatan Dam Virginia Powhatan 19 Low Poor — Recreation
Jim Beam Distillery (Clermont) Dam Kentucky Bullitt 19 Significant Poor 1940 Other
Kenda Pennsylvania Westmoreland 19 High Poor 1932 Recreation
Milton Three Ponds Dam New Hampshire Strafford 19 High Poor 1824 Recreation
Kamp Modoc Lake Dam Indiana Randolph 19 Significant Poor 1967 Recreation
Ed Dohar Pond Dam South Carolina Laurens 19 Low Poor 1975 Recreation
Hickory Lake Dam Texas Montgomery 19 High Poor 1969 Recreation
Upper Sunny Hill Pond Dam South Carolina Kershaw 19 High Poor 1969 Recreation
Freemans Lake Dam South Carolina Greenville 19 Low Poor 1948 Recreation
Lake Lamberjack Upground Reservoir Ohio Hancock 19 High Poor 1919 Water Supply
New Hope Saw Mill Dam New York Cayuga 19 Significant Poor 1850 Other
Ensign Bickford Dam Kentucky Muhlenberg 19 Low Poor 1995 Irrigation
Richard Grieger Lake Dam Indiana Noble 19 Low Poor 1974 Recreation
Don Taylor Dam South Carolina Kershaw 19 High Poor 1972 Recreation
Ross Branch Dam Mississippi Winston 19 Low Poor 1963 Fish and Wildlife Pond
Knights Pond Dam South Carolina Laurens 19 Low Poor 1960 Recreation
Biard Lake Dam Mississippi Hinds 19 High Poor 1987 Recreation
Ray Campbell Dam South Carolina Aiken 19 High Poor 1968 Recreation
Red Mills Dam New York Columbia 19 Significant Poor 1938 Recreation
Walnut Hill Dam Kentucky Fayette 19 Low Poor 1950 Recreation
Garrison Pond Dam 1 South Carolina Greenville 19 Low Poor 1948 Recreation
Sulphur Springs Country Club Dam Texas Hopkins 19 High Poor 1939 Irrigation
Roddey Estates Dam South Carolina York 19 Significant Poor 1958 Recreation
John May Dam No 1 Texas Titus 19 High Poor 1945 Water Supply
J R Darragh Dam 2 South Carolina Greenwood 19 Low Poor 1953 Recreation
Henderson County Sportsmens Club Dam Kentucky Henderson 19 Low Poor 1955 Recreation
S. Greece Waste Weir Dam New York Monroe 19 High Poor 1918 Navigation
Wiant Dam No. 1 Wyoming Carbon 19 Low Poor 1953 Irrigation
Jordan Pond Dam South Carolina Darlington 19 Low Poor 1956 Recreation
J C Gladney Lake Dam Mississippi Hinds 19 High Poor — Recreation
Indian Lake Power & Light CO Dam New York Hamilton 19 Significant Poor 1929 Recreation
Obion Creek Srs 24 Kentucky Carlisle 19 Low Poor 1960 Other
Shammack Creek Watershed Structure 2 Dam Mississippi Kemper 19 High Poor 1964 Flood Risk Reduction
Spring Mountain Ranch Dam Nevada Clark 19 High Poor 1945 Irrigation
Garrison Pond Dam South Carolina Greenville 19 Low Poor 1968 Recreation
Lake Kilby Dam Virginia Suffolk 19 High Poor — Water Supply
Upper Goose Pen Pool Dam Michigan Schoolcraft 19 Low Poor 1939 Fish and Wildlife Pond

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.