Browse Dams

12,908 dams in the National Inventory of Dams.

National Inventory of Dams

Browse 12,908 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
Dam B Georgia Floyd 90 Low Satisfactory 1991 Hydroelectric
Oak Orchard Creek Dam New York Orleans 90 High Satisfactory 1917 Hydroelectric
Jeffrey Dam Nebraska Lincoln 90 High Satisfactory 1941 Irrigation
Lower Urad Colorado Clear Creek 90 High Satisfactory 1965 Water Supply
Upper Shepaug Dam Connecticut Litchfield 90 High Satisfactory 1965 Water Supply
Phoenix Lake California Marin 90 High Satisfactory 1907 Water Supply
Ozark Water Supply Lake Dam Arkansas Franklin 90 Significant Satisfactory 1971 Water Supply
Weiss - Highway 411 Dike Alabama Cherokee 90 High Satisfactory 1961 Hydroelectric
Camanche Dike No. 1 California Calaveras 90 High Satisfactory - Water Supply
Piute Utah Piute 90 High Satisfactory 1938 Irrigation
Miner's Ranch Dam California Butte 90 High Satisfactory 1962 Hydroelectric
East Dike South Carolina Oconee 90 High Satisfactory 1991 Hydroelectric
Lake Konstanz Dam Missouri Warren 90 High Satisfactory 1999
Bois D Arc Lake Dam Texas Fannin 90 High Satisfactory 2023
West Peak Quarry Dam #1 Missouri Iron 90 High Satisfactory 2001 Tailings
Charles Fork #17 West Virginia Roane 90 High Satisfactory 1973 Flood Risk Reduction
Pso Southwestern Power Station No.3 Oklahoma Caddo 90 High Satisfactory 1957 Other
Brush Hollow Colorado Fremont 90 High Satisfactory 1922 Irrigation
Camanche Dike No. 2 California San Joaquin 90 High Satisfactory - Water Supply
Yahuecas Dam Puerto Rico Adjuntas 90 High Satisfactory 1956 Hydroelectric
Coleman Dam Texas Coleman 90 High Satisfactory 1966 Irrigation
Chevy Chase 1290 Reservoir California Los Angeles 90 High Satisfactory 1940 Water Supply
South Fourche Lafave Wid Site 4 Arkansas Perry 90 Low Satisfactory 1981 Flood Risk Reduction
Empire Mine Tertiary Pond Dam Michigan Marquette 90 Low Satisfactory 1975 Other
Emerald No. 1 Back Valley Western Pennsylvania Greene 90 High Satisfactory - Other
Day Creek Debris Basin California San Bernardino 90 High Satisfactory 1988 Debris Control
New Melle Quarry Missouri St. Charles 90 High Satisfactory 1999
Emerald No. 2 Back Valley Western Pennsylvania Greene 90 High Satisfactory - Other
Lake Coronado Dam Arkansas Saline 90 Significant Satisfactory 1976 Recreation
Two Lick Creek Pennsylvania Indiana 90 High Satisfactory 1968 Grade Stabilization
Leesville Virginia Pittsylvania 90 High Satisfactory 1963 Hydroelectric
Aps Ash Pond Tailings Dam No. 6 New Mexico San Juan 90 Low Satisfactory 1983 Tailings
Dresser No. 11 Missouri Jefferson 90 High Satisfactory 1975 Tailings
Weiss - Spillway Diversion Dam Alabama Cherokee 90 High Satisfactory 1961 Hydroelectric
Lost River #4 Dam West Virginia Hardy 89 High Satisfactory 1996 Flood Risk Reduction
Adobe Arizona Maricopa 89 High Satisfactory 1982 Flood Risk Reduction
Hunting Run Dam Virginia Spotsylvania 89 High Satisfactory - Water Supply
Lake Madigan California Solano 89 High Satisfactory 1908 Water Supply
Maple River Dam North Dakota Cass 89 High Satisfactory 2006 Flood Risk Reduction
Lake Arlington Dam Texas Tarrant 89 High Satisfactory 1957 Water Supply
Mill Creek No.13 West Virginia Jackson 89 High Satisfactory 1986 Flood Risk Reduction
Lynx Lake Arizona Yavapai 89 High Satisfactory 1962 Fish and Wildlife Pond
Mahoney Pond Vermont Bennington 89 High Satisfactory 1997 Recreation
Plum Creek 2 Wisconsin Pierce 88 High Satisfactory 1973 Flood Risk Reduction
Still Branch Reservoir Dam Georgia Pike 88 High Satisfactory -
C.L. Tilden Park California Contra Costa 88 High Satisfactory 1938 Other
Long Draw Colorado Larimer 88 High Satisfactory 1975 Irrigation
Colstrip Evaporation Pond Dam Montana Rosebud 88 High Satisfactory 1976 Other
Nw International Dam North Carolina Yancey 88 Significant Satisfactory 1969 Other
Lookout Shoals North Carolina Catawba 88 High Satisfactory 1915 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.