Browse Dams

13,008 dams in the National Inventory of Dams.

National Inventory of Dams

Browse 13,008 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
Se Des Moines Stormwater Det. Dam #4 Iowa Polk 26 Significant Satisfactory 1999 Flood Risk Reduction
Holcombe Dam North Carolina Buncombe 26 High Satisfactory — Recreation
W. Cherry Creek Det. #5 Colorado El Paso 26 Low Satisfactory 1960 Flood Risk Reduction
Upper Big Nemaha J-15a Nebraska Johnson 26 Low Satisfactory 1973 Other
Lamberton Brook Dam Massachusetts Worcester 26 Significant Satisfactory 1965 Flood Risk Reduction
Bath County P S Upper Recreation Pond Dam Virginia Bath 26 Low Satisfactory 1984 Hydroelectric
Mcnairy Cypress Creek #14 Dam Tennessee McNairy 26 High Satisfactory 1980
Lake Lochmere Dam North Carolina Wake 26 High Satisfactory 1985 Recreation
Little West Snell Nebraska Lincoln 26 Low Satisfactory 1941 Irrigation
East Cottonwood Canyon Nebraska Lincoln 26 Low Satisfactory 1941 Irrigation
Upper Salt Creek 18-9 Nebraska Lancaster 26 Low Satisfactory 1960 Other
Lake Elkhorn Maryland Howard 26 High Satisfactory 1974 Recreation
Crooked Creek Lake Dam Georgia Fulton 26 High Satisfactory — Recreation
Mechanicville New York Rensselaer 26 Significant Satisfactory 1900 Hydroelectric
Mine No 84 - Pond 6 West Dike Pennsylvania Washington 26 High Satisfactory — Other
Salem Fork No.15 West Virginia Harrison 26 High Satisfactory 1956 Flood Risk Reduction
I C G R R Reservoir Mccomb Dam Mississippi Pike 26 High Satisfactory 1903 Water Supply
Cypress Creek #3 Dam Tennessee Weakley 26 High Satisfactory 1964 Flood Risk Reduction
No. Fork Forked Deer #37 Dam Tennessee Gibson 26 Low Satisfactory 1996
Mount Gunnison #1-Fw 1 Colorado Gunnison 26 Low Satisfactory 1982 Water Supply
Marbury Creek WS Str # 22 Georgia Barrow 26 High Satisfactory 1965 Flood Risk Reduction
Salem Fork No.11a West Virginia Harrison 26 High Satisfactory 1954 Flood Risk Reduction
Lake Ransom Canyon Dam Texas Lubbock 26 Significant Satisfactory 1965 Recreation
Stevens Point Wisconsin Portage 26 High Satisfactory 1916 Hydroelectric
East Millinocket Maine Penobscot 26 Low Satisfactory 1907 Hydroelectric
Boca Negra Detention Dam New Mexico Bernalillo 26 High Satisfactory 2014 Flood Risk Reduction
Biltmore Lake Dam (Enka Lake Dam) North Carolina Buncombe 26 High Satisfactory 1933 Recreation
Moosehead - East Outlet Maine Somerset 26 Significant Satisfactory 1835 Hydroelectric
Snell Canyon Nebraska Lincoln 26 Low Satisfactory 1941 Hydroelectric
Middle Fork Obion #2 Dam Tennessee Henry 26 Significant Satisfactory 1972
Visitor Center Dam Illinois Williamson 26 Low Satisfactory 2009 Fish and Wildlife Pond
Bath County P S Middle Sediment Dam Virginia Bath 26 Low Satisfactory 1984 Hydroelectric
Lower Brushy Creek WS SCS Site 20 Dam Texas Williamson 26 High Satisfactory 1966 Flood Risk Reduction
Middle Fork Obion #3 Dam Tennessee Henry 26 Low Satisfactory 1968
Mary'S Creek #10 Dam Tennessee Shelby 26 Significant Satisfactory 1961 Flood Risk Reduction
Salem Fork #13 West Virginia Harrison 26 High Satisfactory 1955 Flood Risk Reduction
Montoyas Arroyo Sportsplex Dam New Mexico Sandoval 26 High Satisfactory 2007 Flood Risk Reduction
Lake Placid Dam (Edison Park Drive) Maryland Montgomery 26 Significant Satisfactory 1963 Water Supply
Woods Lake Colorado Weld 26 Significant Satisfactory 1892 Irrigation
West Fork Pond River FRS 13 Kentucky Christian 26 Low Satisfactory 1975 Flood Risk Reduction
Spirit Lake Bia 4 South North Dakota Benson 26 High Satisfactory 1987 Flood Risk Reduction
Zajic's West Oklahoma Canadian 25 High Satisfactory — Water Supply
Lemolo No. 1 Forebay Oregon Douglas 25 Low Satisfactory 2009
Mass, INC. Arkansas Pulaski 25 Low Satisfactory 1986 Recreation
Burgess #2 Colorado Teller 25 Low Satisfactory 1967 Recreation
Lake Sequoyah Arkansas Washington 25 Low Satisfactory 1960 Recreation
Lighting Plant Wisconsin Waupaca 25 Low Satisfactory 1927 Hydroelectric
Lobner Dam Nebraska Garden 25 Low Satisfactory 1976 Flood Risk Reduction
Pearson Creek Dam Tennessee Crockett 25 Low Satisfactory 1994
Phlox Wisconsin Langlade 25 Significant Satisfactory 1878 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.