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
Upper Big Nemaha L-12 Nebraska Lancaster 25 Low Satisfactory 1982 Other
Fair Lakes Dam #1 Virginia Fairfax 25 High Satisfactory — Flood Risk Reduction
Winter Wisconsin Sawyer 25 Low Satisfactory 1952 Hydroelectric
Ledgemere Maine York 25 Significant Satisfactory 1905 Hydroelectric
Sloop Lake Dam North Carolina Avery 25 Significant Satisfactory 1922 Other
Upper Big Nemaha G-18 Nebraska Lancaster 25 Low Satisfactory 1977 Other
Lake Housatonic Connecticut New Haven 25 High Satisfactory 1870 Hydroelectric
Hidden Lake Dam North Carolina Franklin 25 Low Satisfactory 1974 Irrigation
Natural Bridge Dam Massachusetts Berkshire 25 Significant Satisfactory — Recreation
Louis Lake Dam Georgia White 25 High Satisfactory — Recreation
Long Sault North New York St. Lawrence 25 High Satisfactory 1958 Hydroelectric
West Conroy Dam Nebraska Lincoln 25 Low Satisfactory 1941 Hydroelectric
Chesterfield Power Station Uap Virginia Chesterfield 25 Significant Satisfactory — Debris Control
West Farm Regional Swm Pond Maryland Montgomery 25 Significant Satisfactory 1987 Flood Risk Reduction
Upper Salt Creek 38-3 Nebraska Lancaster 25 Low Satisfactory 1960 Other
Harrisville New York Lewis 25 Low Satisfactory 1905 Hydroelectric
West Lake Dam Massachusetts Berkshire 25 High Satisfactory 1967 Flood Risk Reduction
Stillwater Maine Penobscot 25 Low Satisfactory 1902 Hydroelectric
East Lake Country Club Dam Georgia DeKalb 25 High Satisfactory 1903 Recreation
Falls Road Golf Course Maryland Montgomery 25 High Satisfactory 1990 Irrigation
Burns, Walter L. Det. Colorado Elbert 25 Low Satisfactory 1967 Flood Risk Reduction
Avery Flood Control Site #2 Dam Connecticut Hartford 25 High Satisfactory 1993 Flood Risk Reduction
Stonegate Swm Dam (Cherryfield Road) Maryland Prince George's 25 Low Satisfactory 2003 Flood Risk Reduction
Cherokee Falls - Canal Embankment South Carolina Cherokee 25 Low Satisfactory 1988 Hydroelectric
Souhegan Site 8 Dam New Hampshire Hillsborough 25 High Satisfactory 1977 Flood Risk Reduction
Sas Lower Dam North Carolina Wake 25 Significant Satisfactory — Recreation
Thief River Falls Minnesota Pennington 25 Low Satisfactory 1946 Hydroelectric
Auglaize Hydro Ohio Defiance 25 Low Satisfactory 1913 Hydroelectric
No. Fork Forked Deer #18 Dam Tennessee Gibson 25 Significant Satisfactory 1984
No. Fork Forked Deer #19 Dam Tennessee Gibson 25 Low Satisfactory 1985
Urbana Maryland Frederick 25 Low Satisfactory 1963 Recreation
Upper Salt Creek 11-4 Nebraska Lancaster 25 Low Satisfactory 1958 Other
Fowler #7 - Dam No. 1 New York St. Lawrence 25 Low Satisfactory 1928 Hydroelectric
Hiles Canyon Nebraska Dawson 25 Low Satisfactory 1941 Hydroelectric
Second Broad River WS #11-7 Dam North Carolina McDowell 25 Low Satisfactory 1994 Flood Risk Reduction
Estes Lake Dam North Carolina McDowell 25 Significant Satisfactory 1973 Fish and Wildlife Pond
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
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
Amarillo Terminal Dam Texas Potter 25 High Satisfactory 1964 Water Supply
Carrington Regional Dam Virginia Fairfax 25 High Satisfactory — Flood Risk Reduction
Cross Power New Hampshire Coos 25 High Satisfactory 1903 Hydroelectric
Camp Durant Lake Dam #2 North Carolina Wake 25 High Satisfactory — Recreation
Brewer Brook Dam Massachusetts Worcester 25 Significant Satisfactory 1964 Flood Risk Reduction
Mary'S Creek #7 Dam Tennessee Shelby 25 Significant Satisfactory 1959
Florence North Res. No. 2 Colorado Fremont 25 Significant Satisfactory 1992 Water Supply
Northern Canal Gatehouse Massachusetts Middlesex 25 Low Satisfactory 1848 Hydroelectric
Cooper Dev - West Dike South Carolina Berkeley 25 High Satisfactory 1942 Flood Risk Reduction
Lower Plum Creek WS SCS Site 31 Dam Texas Caldwell 25 Significant Satisfactory 1966 Flood Risk Reduction

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.