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
Brand Park California Los Angeles 99 High Satisfactory 1930 Water Supply
Celanese Acetate Pond A Virginia Giles 99 High Satisfactory — Other
Gulf Island Maine Androscoggin 99 High Satisfactory 1926 Hydroelectric
Max Starcke Dam Texas Burnet 99 Significant Satisfactory 1951 Hydroelectric
National Lead Industries Dam Missouri Washington 99 High Satisfactory 1959 Tailings
Sand Hollow North Dam Utah Washington 98 High Satisfactory 2002 Water Supply
Upper Highline Colorado Mesa 98 High Satisfactory 1967 Recreation
Round Canyon Retarding Basin California Orange 98 Low Satisfactory 1994 Flood Risk Reduction
Salado Creek WS SCS Site 12 Dam Texas Bexar 98 High Satisfactory 1974 Flood Risk Reduction
Glastowbury Dam Tennessee Cumberland 98 Significant Satisfactory 1979 Recreation
Granite Creek Arizona Yavapai 98 High Satisfactory 1920 Irrigation
South Fork No. 37 West Virginia Pendleton 98 High Satisfactory 1965 Flood Risk Reduction
Lone Pine Arizona Navajo 98 Low Satisfactory 1936 Flood Risk Reduction
Plant Scherer Ash Pond Dam Georgia Monroe 98 High Satisfactory 1982 Other
Prieto Dam Puerto Rico Maricao 98 High Satisfactory 1955 Hydroelectric
Grizzly Forebay California Plumas 98 High Satisfactory 1928 Hydroelectric
South River Dam #10a Virginia Augusta 98 High Satisfactory — Flood Risk Reduction
Cow Creek Iwr Auxiliary Dam Oregon Douglas 98 High Satisfactory 2007 Water Supply
Bon Tempe California Marin 98 High Satisfactory 1949 Other
Coen C-3 California Sonoma 97 Low Satisfactory 1982 Water Supply
Wheeling Creek No. 7 West Virginia Ohio 97 High Satisfactory 1968 Flood Risk Reduction
Lcra Inks Dam Texas Burnet 97 High Satisfactory 1938 Hydroelectric
Our House California Nevada 97 High Satisfactory 1969 Water Supply
Motts Run Reservoir Dam Virginia Spotsylvania 97 High Satisfactory — Water Supply
South Fork No.21 West Virginia Pendleton 97 High Satisfactory 1966 Flood Risk Reduction
Exchequer Dike California Mariposa 97 High Satisfactory 1966 Hydroelectric
Lac Capri Dam Missouri St. Francois 97 High Satisfactory 1972 Recreation
Cedar Creek Reservoir Dam Georgia Hall 97 High Satisfactory 2001
Hard Labor Creek Reservoir Dam Georgia Walton 97 High Satisfactory —
Upper Beaver Brook Colorado Clear Creek 97 High Satisfactory 1924 Water Supply
Robert Moses - Niagara New York Niagara 97 High Satisfactory 1963 Hydroelectric
Cadet Mine Tailings Dam Missouri Washington 97 High Satisfactory 1978 Tailings
Lake Connell Alaska Ketchikan Gateway Borough 96 High Satisfactory 1953 Water Supply
High Rock North Carolina Rowan 96 High Satisfactory 1927 Hydroelectric
Shasta River California Siskiyou 96 High Satisfactory 1928 Water Supply
Haights Creek (Upper) Utah Davis 96 High Satisfactory — Irrigation
Las Llajas California Ventura 96 High Satisfactory 1981 Flood Risk Reduction
Peavy Falls Michigan Iron 96 High Satisfactory 1943 Hydroelectric
Regulating Reservoir Colorado El Paso 96 High Satisfactory 1996 Water Supply
Middle Branch Dam New York Putnam 95 High Satisfactory 1878 Water Supply
Otter Creek Dam Tennessee Cumberland 95 Significant Satisfactory 1995 Water Supply
Town Creek Reservoir Dam Georgia Jones 95 High Satisfactory 1993 Water Supply
Loiza Dam Puerto Rico Trujillo Alto 95 High Satisfactory 1954 Hydroelectric
Elmer J. Chesbro California Santa Clara 95 High Satisfactory 1955 Flood Risk Reduction
Gibson South - Dredge Spoil Disposal Iowa Guthrie 95 Significant Satisfactory 1999 Other
French Lake California Nevada 95 High Satisfactory 1859 Irrigation
Little River Dam North Carolina Durham 95 High Satisfactory 1984 Flood Risk Reduction
Stockton Creek California Mariposa 95 High Satisfactory 1950 Other
Crafton Hills California San Bernardino 95 High Satisfactory 2001 Water Supply
Bethany Forebay California Alameda 95 High Satisfactory 1961 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.