Browse Dams

13,002 dams in the National Inventory of Dams.

National Inventory of Dams

Browse 13,002 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
Woodruff Creek Utah Rich 103 High Satisfactory 1970 Irrigation
Bonneau Montana Chouteau 103 High Satisfactory 1940 Irrigation
Genesee No. 2 Colorado Jefferson 103 High Satisfactory 2008 Water Supply
Stevenson Connecticut Fairfield 103 High Satisfactory 1919 Hydroelectric
Ler Franklin California Los Angeles 103 High Satisfactory 1922 Flood Risk Reduction
Raymond Dam New Jersey Passaic 103 High Satisfactory 1928 Water Supply
Santa Maria Colorado Mineral 102 High Satisfactory 1911 Irrigation
Charlotteburg Dam New Jersey Morris 102 High Satisfactory 1961 Water Supply
Mountain View Colorado Archuleta 102 High Satisfactory 2000 Water Supply
Drum Afterbay California Placer 102 Low Satisfactory 1968 Hydroelectric
Loon Lake Auxiliary California El Dorado 102 Significant Satisfactory 1963 Hydroelectric
New Creek Dam No.16 West Virginia Mineral 102 High Satisfactory 1960 Flood Risk Reduction
Bremo Power Station Dam Virginia Fluvanna 102 High Satisfactory — Debris Control
Lake Holiday Dam Virginia Frederick 102 High Satisfactory — Recreation
Big Tooth Colorado El Paso 102 High Satisfactory 1927 Water Supply
Fellows Lake Dam Missouri Greene 102 High Satisfactory 1955 Water Supply
Santa Monica Debris Basin California Santa Barbara 102 High Satisfactory 1978 Debris Control
Marshall Lake Colorado Boulder 101 High Satisfactory 1908 Irrigation
Upper San Marcos River WS SCS Site 4 Texas Hays 101 High Satisfactory — Flood Risk Reduction
Holman California Calaveras 101 Low Satisfactory 1976 Water Supply
Basin Creek Dam #1 Montana Silver Bow 101 High Satisfactory 1897 Water Supply
Goodwin California Calaveras 101 High Satisfactory 1912 Other
Nesbitt Pennsylvania Lackawanna 101 High Satisfactory 1903 Water Supply
Brushy Creek Dam Iowa Webster 100 High Satisfactory 1998 Recreation
Goldeneye Lake Dam Tennessee Maury 100 Significant Satisfactory 1970
West Dam Montana Deer Lodge 100 Significant Satisfactory —
Red Deer Creek WS SCS Site 13 Dam Texas Roberts 100 High Satisfactory 1993 Flood Risk Reduction
Mayo Lake Dam North Carolina Person 100 High Satisfactory — Flood Risk Reduction
Soft Maple Terminal New York Lewis 100 High Satisfactory 1926 Hydroelectric
Muskingum River Middle Fly Ash Dam Ohio Washington 100 High Satisfactory 1968 Tailings
Spinney Mountain Colorado Park 100 High Satisfactory 1982 Water Supply
Williams Creek Colorado Hinsdale 100 High Satisfactory 1958 Recreation
Timothy Lake Oregon Clackamas 100 High Satisfactory 1956 Hydroelectric
Chase Gulch Colorado Gilpin 100 High Satisfactory 1996 Water Supply
Conklingville New York Saratoga 100 High Satisfactory 1930 Hydroelectric
Quemado Lake Dam New Mexico Catron 100 Low Satisfactory 1971 Recreation
Keystone Station Pennsylvania Armstrong 100 High Satisfactory 1965 Grade Stabilization
Asheville 1964 Ash Basin Dam North Carolina Buncombe 100 Low Satisfactory 1964 Other
Sooner Oklahoma Pawnee 100 Significant Satisfactory 1972 Other
Dresser No. 10 Dam Missouri Jefferson 100 High Satisfactory 1974 Other
Quemahoning Pennsylvania Somerset 100 High Satisfactory 1912 Water Supply
Lg & E Trimble Cnty Sta Ash Dam Kentucky Trimble 100 Significant Satisfactory 1980 Other
Mill River Dam New York Westchester 100 High Satisfactory 1966 Water Supply
Wasel Reservoir Dam Connecticut Hartford 100 High Satisfactory 1966 Water Supply
Lake Anna Dam and Reservoir Virginia Louisa 100 High Satisfactory 1972 Hydroelectric
Tilden Recirculation Basin Michigan Marquette 100 High Satisfactory 1973 Water Supply
Blanding City No. 4 Utah San Juan 100 High Satisfactory 1965 Water Supply
Brand Park California Los Angeles 99 High Satisfactory 1930 Water Supply
Celanese Acetate Pond A Virginia Giles 99 High Satisfactory — Other
Tillery North Carolina Stanly 99 High Satisfactory 1928 Hydroelectric

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.