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.
| 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.