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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
Urbana Maryland Frederick 25 Low Satisfactory 1963 Recreation
Second Broad River WS #11-7 Dam North Carolina McDowell 25 Low Satisfactory 1994 Flood Risk Reduction
Thief River Falls Minnesota Pennington 25 Low Satisfactory 1946 Hydroelectric
Auglaize Hydro Ohio Defiance 25 Low Satisfactory 1913 Hydroelectric
Woodbine Springs Hoa Dam #1 Florida Santa Rosa 25 Significant Satisfactory 1963 Recreation
Clayton State University Lake Dam Georgia Clayton 25 High Satisfactory 1952 Recreation
Estes Lake Dam North Carolina McDowell 25 Significant Satisfactory 1973 Fish and Wildlife Pond
Carrington Regional Dam Virginia Fairfax 25 High Satisfactory - Flood Risk Reduction
Lake Housatonic (Derby Dam) Connecticut New Haven 25 High Satisfactory 1870 Hydroelectric
Hiles Canyon Nebraska Dawson 25 Low Satisfactory 1941 Hydroelectric
Fowler #7 - Dam No. 1 New York St. Lawrence 25 Low Satisfactory 1928 Hydroelectric
Florence North Res. No. 2 Colorado Fremont 25 Significant Satisfactory 1992 Water Supply
Blue Hills Flood Control Site #2 Dam Connecticut Hartford 25 High Satisfactory 1964 Flood Risk Reduction
Brewer Brook Dam Massachusetts Worcester 25 Significant Satisfactory 1964 Flood Risk Reduction
Mary's Creek #7 Dam Tennessee Shelby 25 Significant Satisfactory 1959
East Fork (Tannasee Creek) - Saddle Dike Fuse Plug North Carolina Jackson 25 High Satisfactory 1955 Hydroelectric
Yards Creek Upper - S. W. Dike New Jersey Warren 25 High Satisfactory 1965 Hydroelectric
Cross Power New Hampshire Coos 25 High Satisfactory 1903 Hydroelectric
Frank C. Amerson Jr. Lake Dam Georgia Bibb 25 High Satisfactory 1987 Recreation
Palmer Upper Reservoir Dam Massachusetts Hampden 25 Significant Satisfactory 1930 Water Supply
Lower Plum Creek WS SCS Site 31 Dam Texas Caldwell 25 Significant Satisfactory 1966 Flood Risk Reduction
Farmville Dam Virginia Prince Edward 25 Significant Satisfactory - Recreation
Cooper Dev - West Dike South Carolina Berkeley 25 High Satisfactory 1942 Flood Risk Reduction
Northern Canal Gatehouse Massachusetts Middlesex 25 Low Satisfactory 1848 Hydroelectric
Little Black River Structure D Michigan Cheboygan 25 High Satisfactory 1964 Flood Risk Reduction
Mill Street Dam New York Cayuga 25 High Satisfactory 1800 Hydroelectric
Newton Falls Lower New York St. Lawrence 25 Low Satisfactory 1927 Hydroelectric
Lake Mescalero North Dam New Mexico Otero 25 High Satisfactory 1974 Recreation
Railroad Branch Swm Pond Maryland Montgomery 25 High Satisfactory 1990 Flood Risk Reduction
North Fork Forked Deer River Dam No. 5 Tennessee Gibson 25 Low Satisfactory 1986 Flood Risk Reduction
West Fork Mayfield Creek FRS No 54 Kentucky Carlisle 25 Low Satisfactory 1995 Flood Risk Reduction
Upper Izaak Walton Dam Virginia Amherst 25 Significant Satisfactory - Recreation
West Fork Pond River FRS 14 Kentucky Christian 25 Low Satisfactory 1975 Flood Risk Reduction
North Fork Forked Deer River Dam No. 4 Tennessee Gibson 25 Low Satisfactory 1990 Flood Risk Reduction
Haynes Creek - Brushy Fork Creek WS Str H-22 Georgia Gwinnett 25 High Satisfactory 1966 Flood Risk Reduction
Zajic's East Oklahoma Canadian 24 High Satisfactory 2018 Water Supply
Kokes Colorado Logan 24 Low Satisfactory 1962 Flood Risk Reduction
Cool Spring Dam Virginia Spotsylvania 24 Low Satisfactory - Recreation
Burns Colorado Jackson 24 Low Satisfactory 1959 Irrigation
Ms04329 Lake Dam Mississippi Madison 24 Low Satisfactory - Recreation
Loup Lake Colorado Weld 24 Significant Satisfactory 1931 Irrigation
Kansas Johnson 24 High Satisfactory 2003 Flood Risk Reduction
Elmere Reservoir Dam Connecticut Hartford 24 Significant Satisfactory - Other
Gadway Dam Nebraska Kimball 24 Significant Satisfactory 1964 Flood Risk Reduction
Browning Creek Dam Mississippi Oktibbeha 24 Low Satisfactory 1996 Recreation
Schiermeyer Dam Nebraska Nuckolls 24 Low Satisfactory 1972 Irrigation
Potter Dam Nebraska Cheyenne 24 High Satisfactory 1955 Flood Risk Reduction
Holbrook California Lassen 24 Low Satisfactory 1952 Other
Murphys Wastewater California Calaveras 24 High Satisfactory 1980 Water Supply
Gcwsd #2 Colorado Grand 24 Low Satisfactory 2008 Other

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.