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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
Furnace Brook Lake Dam New York Westchester 24 High Satisfactory 1913 Recreation
Saddle Lake Pennsylvania Wyoming 24 High Satisfactory 1965 Recreation
Lake Bennington Dam Tennessee Shelby 24 High Satisfactory 1981
Clifftops Dam Tennessee Marion 24 High Satisfactory 1977 Recreation
Locust Shade Park Dam Virginia Prince William 24 High Satisfactory -
High View Manor Dam Virginia Frederick 24 High Satisfactory - Recreation
Rockford Wastewater Pond No. 3 Washington Spokane 24 Significant Satisfactory 1999 Other
South Gray Colorado Larimer 24 Low Satisfactory 1976 Irrigation
Bing's Lake Kansas Leavenworth 24 High Satisfactory 2001 Recreation
Valentine Fish Hatchery Dam Nebraska Cherry 24 Low Satisfactory 1938 Recreation
Thomas Livestock Lagoon Dam Nebraska Dawson 24 Low Satisfactory 2011 Other
J. Seward Johnson Dam New Jersey Hunterdon 24 Low Satisfactory 1967 Irrigation
Spring Creek #2 Dam Tennessee Madison 24 Significant Satisfactory 1978
Cane Creek Dam Tennessee Henderson 24 Low Satisfactory 1988
Jones Creek #1 Dam Tennessee Chester 24 Significant Satisfactory 1978
Everett Reservoir No 4 Washington Snohomish 24 High Satisfactory 1952 Water Supply
Pepperell Paper Massachusetts Middlesex 24 High Satisfactory 1918 Hydroelectric
Holcomb Rock - Canal Embankment Virginia Bedford 24 Low Satisfactory 1850 Hydroelectric
West Branch Flood Control Dam Iowa Johnson 24 High Satisfactory 2012 Flood Risk Reduction
Phoenix Dam Michigan Wayne 24 High Satisfactory 1920 Recreation
Haxton Pond Minnesota Winona 24 Significant Satisfactory 1978 Flood Risk Reduction
Antelope Creek 20-A Nebraska Sheridan 24 High Satisfactory 1964 Flood Risk Reduction
Vldj Lagoon Dam Nebraska Dodge 24 Low Satisfactory 2006 Other
Green Acres Dam Tennessee Henry 24 High Satisfactory 1965
Davis/Weber County Canal Co. Kaysville Utah Davis 24 High Satisfactory 1992 Irrigation
North Fork Wetlands Bank Dam Virginia Prince William 24 High Satisfactory - Other
Kern River County Park California Kern 24 High Satisfactory 1959 Water Supply
Coyote Percolation California Santa Clara 24 High Satisfactory 1934 Water Supply
Tuolumne Log Pond California Tuolumne 24 High Satisfactory 1912 Water Supply
Canon City Presedimentation Pond Colorado Fremont 24 Low Satisfactory 1973 Water Supply
Lee Valley Arizona Apache 24 Significant Satisfactory 1899 Recreation
Willow Mill Dam Massachusetts Berkshire 24 Significant Satisfactory 1872 Other
Lake Samoset Dam Massachusetts Worcester 24 High Satisfactory - Recreation
Albers Pond Minnesota Lincoln 24 Low Satisfactory 1973 Flood Risk Reduction
Sunny Hill-Lower Minnesota Norman 24 Low Satisfactory 1974 Flood Risk Reduction
Boys Town Dam 1 Nebraska Douglas 24 High Satisfactory 1947 Recreation
Hartmann Dam 3892 Nebraska Johnson 24 Low Satisfactory 2016 Recreation
Lake Ludlow Club Dam New York Chenango 24 Significant Satisfactory 1937 Recreation
Marotz Farm Pond Dam Nebraska Stanton 24 Low Satisfactory 1990 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Moss Creek #4 Dam Tennessee Carroll 24 Significant Satisfactory 1977
Susan Branch #3 Dam Tennessee Henderson 24 Low Satisfactory 1984
Belle Farms Dam Tennessee Fayette 24 Significant Satisfactory 1960 Other
Cudahy #1 Colorado Crowley 24 Low Satisfactory 1917 Irrigation
Southbridge Reservoir No. 3 Dam Massachusetts Worcester 24 Significant Satisfactory 1894 Water Supply
Lindy's Lake Dam New Jersey Passaic 24 High Satisfactory - Recreation
City of Shaker Heights Dam Ohio Cuyahoga 24 Significant Satisfactory - Recreation
Glades Pennsylvania Butler 24 High Satisfactory 1974 Recreation
Twin Lakes Dam Tennessee Tipton 24 Low Satisfactory 1981 Recreation
Olympic View Landfill Leachate Lagoon 1 Washington Kitsap 24 High Satisfactory 1997 Other
Hubbard 3671-35 Mixed Use 5 Wyoming Converse 24 Low Satisfactory 2023 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.