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
Loiza Dam Puerto Rico Trujillo Alto 95 High Satisfactory 1954 Hydroelectric
Cow Creek Dam No. 1 Oregon Douglas 95 High Satisfactory 2005 Irrigation
Middle Branch Dam New York Putnam 95 High Satisfactory 1878 Water Supply
Kens Lake Utah San Juan 95 High Satisfactory 1981 Irrigation
Lake Spaulding No. 3 Auxiliary California Nevada 95 High Satisfactory 1919 Hydroelectric
Cabin Creek Lower Colorado Clear Creek 95 High Satisfactory 1967 Hydroelectric
Town Creek Reservoir Dam Georgia Jones 95 High Satisfactory 1993 Water Supply
Elmer J. Chesbro California Santa Clara 95 High Satisfactory 1955 Flood Risk Reduction
Mineral Point #2 Missouri Washington 95 High Satisfactory 1963 Tailings
Otter Creek Dam Tennessee Cumberland 95 Significant Satisfactory 1995 Water Supply
Indian Run Pennsylvania Schuylkill 94 High Satisfactory 1926 Water Supply
Concow California Butte 94 High Satisfactory 1925 Water Supply
Lower Chase Creek Arizona Greenlee 94 High Satisfactory 1987 Other
Rocky Mtn Dam A Georgia Floyd 94 High Satisfactory 1992 Hydroelectric
Railroad Canyon California Riverside 94 High Satisfactory 1928 Water Supply
Fusselman Dam Texas El Paso 94 High Satisfactory 1961 Flood Risk Reduction
Conowingo Maryland Cecil 94 High Satisfactory 1928 Hydroelectric
Potomac Creek Dam #1 Virginia Stafford 94 High Satisfactory — Flood Risk Reduction
Grandview Lake Dam Georgia Pickens 93 High Satisfactory 1946 Recreation
Moshier New York Herkimer 93 High Satisfactory 1930 Hydroelectric
Riss Lake Dam Missouri Platte 93 High Satisfactory 1953 Recreation
Lake Mescalero New Mexico Otero 93 High Satisfactory 1974 Recreation
Buzzards Roost Spillway South Carolina Newberry 93 High Satisfactory 1940 Hydroelectric
Washakie Wyoming Fremont 93 High Satisfactory 1935 Irrigation
Cedar Creek Montana Flathead 93 High Satisfactory 1971 Water Supply
Palmetto Bend Dam Texas Jackson 93 High Satisfactory 1981 Water Supply
Reservoir A California Placer 93 High Satisfactory 1973 Water Supply
Lake Chamberlain Dam Connecticut New Haven 93 High Satisfactory 1890 Water Supply
Alisal Creek California Santa Barbara 93 High Satisfactory 1971 Water Supply
Lower North River # 83 Virginia Rockingham 93 High Satisfactory — Flood Risk Reduction
Stingy Run Fly Ash Dam Ohio Gallia 93 High Satisfactory 1974 Tailings
East Fork Dam Montana Fergus 93 High Satisfactory 1974 Recreation
South Fork No.15 West Virginia Pendleton 93 High Satisfactory 1970 Flood Risk Reduction
Tongue River Dam Montana Big Horn 93 High Satisfactory 1939 Irrigation
Canon Wtrsd C-3 Colorado Fremont 93 High Satisfactory 1972 Flood Risk Reduction
Weber California El Dorado 92 High Satisfactory 1924 Water Supply
Coyote Creek California Lake 92 High Satisfactory 1968 Water Supply
Patterson Creek No.15 West Virginia Mineral 92 High Satisfactory 1965 Flood Risk Reduction
Big Quinnesec Falls Wisconsin Marinette 92 High Satisfactory 1949 Hydroelectric
Wateree South Carolina Kershaw 92 High Satisfactory 1919 Hydroelectric
Coleman Dam Texas Coleman 92 High Satisfactory 1966 Irrigation
Lake Michie Dam North Carolina Durham 92 High Satisfactory 1926 Other
Beaver Run Pennsylvania Westmoreland 92 High Satisfactory 1952 Water Supply
North Potato Creek Dam Tennessee Polk 92 High Satisfactory 1979
J.T. Haynes Reservoir Dam Georgia Coweta 92 High Satisfactory — Recreation
Deer Creek Diversion California Nevada 92 High Satisfactory 1928 Debris Control
Flambeau Wisconsin Rusk 92 High Satisfactory 1951 Hydroelectric
Smith and Morehouse Utah Summit 92 High Satisfactory 1987 Irrigation
Snow Lake Dam New Mexico Catron 92 Low Satisfactory 1967 Recreation
Yonah South Carolina Oconee 92 High Satisfactory 1925 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.