Browse Dams
12,908 dams in the National Inventory of Dams.
National Inventory of Dams
Browse 12,908 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Don Pedro Main | California | Tuolumne | 585 | High | Satisfactory | 1971 | Hydroelectric |
| Yankee Doodle Tailings Dam | Montana | Silver Bow | 570 | High | Satisfactory | 1972 | Other |
| Seven Oaks | California | San Bernardino | 550 | High | Satisfactory | 1999 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Ross | Washington | Whatcom | 540 | High | Satisfactory | 1949 | Hydroelectric |
| Bath County PS Upper Reservoir | Virginia | Bath | 460 | High | Satisfactory | 1984 | Hydroelectric |
| Union Valley | California | El Dorado | 455 | High | Satisfactory | 1962 | Hydroelectric |
| Mammoth Pool | California | Madera | 411 | High | Satisfactory | 1960 | Hydroelectric |
| Harmar Refuse Bank | Pennsylvania | Allegheny | 410 | High | Satisfactory | 1957 | Other |
| Diablo | Washington | Whatcom | 389 | High | Satisfactory | 1929 | Hydroelectric |
| Jocassee Main Dam | South Carolina | Pickens | 385 | High | Satisfactory | 1973 | Hydroelectric |
| San Gabriel | California | Los Angeles | 381 | High | Satisfactory | 1937 | Hydroelectric |
| Grizzly Gulch Tailings Dam | South Dakota | Lawrence | 380 | High | Satisfactory | 1998 | Tailings |
| Cumberland No. 1 Slurry Pond 1 | Pennsylvania | Greene | 380 | High | Satisfactory | 1984 | Other |
| Cumberland No. 2 Slurry Pond | Pennsylvania | Greene | 370 | High | Satisfactory | - | Other |
| Pacoima | California | Los Angeles | 365 | High | Satisfactory | 1929 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Main Dam | South Carolina | Oconee | 360 | High | Satisfactory | 1991 | Hydroelectric |
| Asamera Cannon Mine Tailings Dam | Washington | Chelan | 340 | High | Satisfactory | 1986 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Tennessee Consolidated Coal #1 Dam | Tennessee | Marion | 340 | Low | Satisfactory | 1976 | |
| San Vicente | California | San Diego | 338 | High | Satisfactory | 1943 | Other |
| Bailey Mine Area No. 3 Slurry | Pennsylvania | Greene | 337 | High | Satisfactory | 2014 | Other |
| Alder | Washington | Pierce | 330 | High | Satisfactory | 1945 | Hydroelectric |
| Hells Canyon | Idaho | Adams | 330 | High | Satisfactory | 1967 | Hydroelectric |
| Salt Springs | California | Calaveras | 328 | High | Satisfactory | 1931 | Hydroelectric |
| Cerrillos Dam | Puerto Rico | Ponce | 323 | High | Satisfactory | 1992 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Donnells Dam | California | Tuolumne | 317 | High | Satisfactory | 1958 | Hydroelectric |
| Courtright | California | Fresno | 315 | High | Satisfactory | 1958 | Hydroelectric |
| Bailey Mine Slurry Impoundment | Pennsylvania | Greene | 315 | High | Satisfactory | 1984 | Other |
| O`Shaughnessy | California | Tuolumne | 312 | High | Satisfactory | 1923 | Water Supply |
| Cobre Main Tailings Dam | New Mexico | Grant | 310 | High | Satisfactory | 1968 | Tailings |
| Emerald No. 1 Main Valley Eastern | Pennsylvania | Greene | 310 | High | Satisfactory | - | Other |
| Dillon | Colorado | Summit | 310 | High | Satisfactory | 1963 | Water Supply |
| Dillon Dam | Colorado | Summit | 310 | High | Satisfactory | 1963 | Water Supply |
| Olivenhain | California | San Diego | 309 | High | Satisfactory | 2003 | Water Supply |
| Lewis Smith | Alabama | Walker | 300 | High | Satisfactory | 1961 | Hydroelectric |
| Strontia Springs Dam | Colorado | Douglas | 299 | High | Satisfactory | 1982 | Water Supply |
| Sly Creek | California | Butte | 299 | High | Satisfactory | 1961 | Hydroelectric |
| Blue Lake | Alaska | City and Borough of Sitka | 294 | High | Satisfactory | 1961 | Hydroelectric |
| Dix River Dam | Kentucky | Mercer | 287 | High | Satisfactory | 1925 | Hydroelectric |
| Diamond Valley Lake | California | Riverside | 284 | High | Satisfactory | 2000 | Water Supply |
| Merrill Creek Main Dam | New Jersey | Warren | 280 | High | Satisfactory | 1988 | Other |
| Questa Tailings Dam 1 | New Mexico | Taos | 280 | High | Satisfactory | 1980 | Tailings |
| Mansfield Dam | Texas | Travis | 277 | High | Satisfactory | 1942 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Cushman No 2 | Washington | Mason | 275 | High | Satisfactory | 1930 | Hydroelectric |
| Briones | California | Contra Costa | 273 | High | Satisfactory | 1964 | Other |
| Emerald No. 2 Main Valley Eastern | Pennsylvania | Greene | 270 | High | Satisfactory | - | Other |
| Conner Run Refuse Impoundment | West Virginia | Marshall | 267 | High | Satisfactory | 1976 | Tailings |
| Cogswell | California | Los Angeles | 266 | High | Satisfactory | 1935 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Homestake Project | Colorado | Eagle | 265 | High | Satisfactory | 1967 | Water Supply |
| New Spicer Meadow Dam | California | Tuolumne | 265 | High | Satisfactory | 1989 | Hydroelectric |
| Mathews | California | Riverside | 264 | High | Satisfactory | 1938 | 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.