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12,906 dams in the National Inventory of Dams.

National Inventory of Dams

Browse 12,906 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
Stevenson Connecticut Fairfield 103 High Satisfactory 1919 Hydroelectric
Lake Holiday Dam Virginia Frederick 102 High Satisfactory - Recreation
Cedar Creek Dam Texas Fayette 102 High Satisfactory 1977 Other
Mountain View Colorado Archuleta 102 High Satisfactory 2000 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
Big Tooth Colorado El Paso 102 High Satisfactory 1927 Water Supply
Loon Lake Auxiliary California El Dorado 102 Significant Satisfactory 1963 Hydroelectric
Santa Maria Colorado Mineral 102 High Satisfactory 1911 Irrigation
Bremo Power Station Dam Virginia Fluvanna 102 High Satisfactory - Debris Control
New Creek Dam No.16 West Virginia Mineral 102 High Satisfactory 1960 Flood Risk Reduction
Nesbitt Pennsylvania Lackawanna 101 High Satisfactory 1903 Water Supply
Goodwin California Calaveras 101 High Satisfactory 1912 Other
Marshall Lake Colorado Boulder 101 High Satisfactory 1908 Irrigation
Basin Creek Dam #1 Montana Silver Bow 101 High Satisfactory 1897 Water Supply
Holman California Calaveras 101 Low Satisfactory 1976 Water Supply
Tilden Recirculation Basin Michigan Marquette 100 High Satisfactory 1973 Water Supply
Asheville 1964 Ash Basin Dam North Carolina Buncombe 100 Low Satisfactory 1964 Other
Mill River Dam New York Westchester 100 High Satisfactory 1966 Water Supply
Timothy Lake Oregon Clackamas 100 High Satisfactory 1956 Hydroelectric
Lake Anna Dam and Reservoir Virginia Louisa 100 High Satisfactory 1972 Hydroelectric
Keystone Station Pennsylvania Armstrong 100 High Satisfactory 1965 Grade Stabilization
Lg & E Trimble Cnty Sta Ash Dam Kentucky Trimble 100 Significant Satisfactory 1980 Other
Dresser No. 10 Dam Missouri Jefferson 100 High Satisfactory 1974 Other
Muskingum River Middle Fly Ash Dam Ohio Washington 100 High Satisfactory 1968 Tailings
West Dam Montana Deer Lodge 100 Significant Satisfactory -
Chase Gulch Colorado Gilpin 100 High Satisfactory 1996 Water Supply
Soft Maple Terminal New York Lewis 100 High Satisfactory 1926 Hydroelectric
Spinney Mountain Colorado Park 100 High Satisfactory 1982 Water Supply
Conklingville New York Saratoga 100 High Satisfactory 1930 Hydroelectric
Williams Creek Colorado Hinsdale 100 High Satisfactory 1958 Recreation
Brushy Creek Dam Iowa Webster 100 High Satisfactory 1998 Recreation
Wasel Reservoir Dam Connecticut Hartford 100 High Satisfactory 1966 Water Supply
Quemahoning Pennsylvania Somerset 100 High Satisfactory 1912 Water Supply
Sooner Oklahoma Pawnee 100 Significant Satisfactory 1972 Other
Goldeneye Lake Dam Tennessee Maury 100 Significant Satisfactory 1970
Blanding City No. 4 Utah San Juan 100 High Satisfactory 1965 Water Supply
Mayo Lake Dam North Carolina Person 100 High Satisfactory - Flood Risk Reduction
Tillery North Carolina Stanly 99 High Satisfactory 1928 Hydroelectric
Gulf Island Maine Androscoggin 99 High Satisfactory 1926 Hydroelectric
Max Starcke Dam Texas Burnet 99 Significant Satisfactory 1951 Hydroelectric
Willow Creek Arizona Yavapai 99 High Satisfactory 1936 Irrigation
Lake Leon Dam Texas Eastland 99 High Satisfactory 1954 Water Supply
Celanese Acetate Pond A Virginia Giles 99 High Satisfactory - Other
Brand Park California Los Angeles 99 High Satisfactory 1930 Water Supply
National Lead Industries Dam Missouri Washington 99 High Satisfactory 1959 Tailings
South Fork No. 37 West Virginia Pendleton 98 High Satisfactory 1965 Flood Risk Reduction
Plant Scherer Ash Pond Dam Georgia Monroe 98 High Satisfactory 1982 Other
Upper Highline Colorado Mesa 98 High Satisfactory 1967 Recreation
Glastowbury Dam Tennessee Cumberland 98 Significant Satisfactory 1979 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.