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
Larry Novak Dam Nebraska Butler 24 Low Satisfactory 1996 Flood Risk Reduction
Forbes Pond Minnesota Lyon 24 Low Satisfactory 1984 Flood Risk Reduction
Carrier Creek Structure A Michigan Eaton 24 High Satisfactory 2008 Flood Risk Reduction
Barnard Dam Montana Phillips 24 Low Satisfactory —
Lake Winnemaug Dam Connecticut Litchfield 24 High Satisfactory 1920 Recreation
Black Creek Impoundment Virginia Nelson 24 Low Satisfactory — Water Supply
Griess Lagoon Dam Nebraska Clay 24 Low Satisfactory 1970 Other
Kenyon Farm Dam Nebraska Howard 24 Low Satisfactory 1980 Irrigation
Bethany Dam Tennessee Henry 24 Significant Satisfactory 1987
Lake Victoria Dam Michigan Clinton 24 Low Satisfactory 1961 Recreation
Beaver Lake Dam Michigan Lapeer 24 Significant Satisfactory 1960 Recreation
Baldwins Pond Dam Connecticut New Haven 24 Significant Satisfactory 1850 Recreation
Johns Creek Dam Tennessee Carroll 24 Low Satisfactory 1977
Hubl Dam 2 Nebraska Nuckolls 24 Low Satisfactory 1968 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Morganza Pennsylvania Washington 24 Low Satisfactory 1991 Flood Risk Reduction
Kubicek Dam 243 Nebraska Nuckolls 24 Low Satisfactory 1972 Irrigation
Shay Lake Dam New Jersey Sussex 24 Low Satisfactory — Recreation
Clifftops Dam Tennessee Marion 24 High Satisfactory 1977 Recreation
Upper Stony Lake Dam Michigan Macomb 24 High Satisfactory 1961 Recreation
Lake Bennington Dam Tennessee Shelby 24 High Satisfactory 1981
Schnurr Dam 2 Nebraska Sioux 24 Low Satisfactory 1945 Irrigation
Pepperell Paper Massachusetts Middlesex 24 High Satisfactory 1918 Hydroelectric
Camp Tekoa Dam North Carolina Henderson 24 Significant Satisfactory — Recreation
Locust Shade Park Dam Virginia Prince William 24 High Satisfactory —
Borg Rieschick Dam Nebraska Richardson 24 Low Satisfactory 1999 Flood Risk Reduction
Duck Slough Colorado San Juan 24 Low Satisfactory 1956 Fish and Wildlife Pond
Peterson Group Dam Nebraska Kimball 24 Significant Satisfactory 1967 Flood Risk Reduction
Mesabi Chief Clarification Minnesota Itasca 24 Low Satisfactory 1960 Tailings
Buck Retention Basin Dam North Carolina Rowan 24 Significant Satisfactory 2019 Flood Risk Reduction
Anderson Cottonwood California Shasta 24 Low Satisfactory 1917 Other
Bravo Lake Reservoir California Tulare 24 High Satisfactory 1980 Water Supply
Furnace Brook Lake Dam New York Westchester 24 High Satisfactory 1913 Recreation
High View Manor Dam Virginia Frederick 24 High Satisfactory — Recreation
Willow Spring Pond Colorado Eagle 24 Significant Satisfactory 2005 Recreation
Saddle Lake Pennsylvania Wyoming 24 High Satisfactory 1965 Recreation
Bing'S Lake Kansas Leavenworth 24 High Satisfactory 2001 Recreation
Everett Reservoir No 4 Washington Snohomish 24 High Satisfactory 1952 Water Supply
Valentine Fish Hatchery Dam Nebraska Cherry 24 Low Satisfactory 1938 Recreation
Soester Irrigation Dam Nebraska Dawes 24 Low Satisfactory 1995 Irrigation
Spring Creek #2 Dam Tennessee Madison 24 Significant Satisfactory 1978
Rockford Wastewater Pond No. 3 Washington Spokane 24 Significant Satisfactory 1999 Other
Cane Creek Dam Tennessee Henderson 24 Low Satisfactory 1988
Lake Samoset Dam Massachusetts Worcester 24 High Satisfactory — Recreation
Thomas Livestock Lagoon Dam Nebraska Dawson 24 Low Satisfactory 2011 Other
Jones Creek #1 Dam Tennessee Chester 24 Significant Satisfactory 1978
South Gray Colorado Larimer 24 Low Satisfactory 1976 Irrigation
Philbrook Saddle California Butte 24 Low Satisfactory 1926 Hydroelectric
Vldj Lagoon Dam Nebraska Dodge 24 Low Satisfactory 2006 Other
Davis/Weber County Canal Co. Kaysville Utah Davis 24 High Satisfactory 1992 Irrigation
Green Acres Dam Tennessee Henry 24 High Satisfactory 1965

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.