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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
40th Street Dentention Basin Colorado Pueblo 21 Significant Satisfactory 1998 Flood Risk Reduction
Leonard Thomas Reservoir Colorado Pitkin 21 Significant Satisfactory 1964 Water Supply
Lake Smith Dam Iowa Kossuth 21 Significant Satisfactory 1965 Recreation
Pennington Lake Louisiana East Baton Rouge 21 High Satisfactory 1993 Recreation
Community Pond Maine Aroostook 21 High Satisfactory 1958 Flood Risk Reduction
Merry Lake Dam Michigan Hillsdale 21 Significant Satisfactory 1966 Recreation
Fourth Creek Oregon Coos 21 High Satisfactory 1930 Recreation
Crawford Lake Pennsylvania Monroe 21 High Satisfactory 1938 Recreation
Spring Creek Trib #2 Dam Tennessee Weakley 21 Low Satisfactory 1981
Dawn Lake Dam Washington Clallam 21 High Satisfactory 1950 Recreation
Riverside New Hampshire Coos 21 Low Satisfactory 1970 Hydroelectric
Riverside Pond Dam Connecticut Tolland 21 High Satisfactory 1880 Water Supply
Fletcher Creek Dam Michigan Chippewa 21 Low Satisfactory 1955 Recreation
Arnold Brook Maine Aroostook 21 Significant Satisfactory 1971 Flood Risk Reduction
Mason Lake Dam Mississippi DeSoto 21 High Satisfactory 1991 Recreation
Ballard Pond Mill Dam New Hampshire Rockingham 21 Significant Satisfactory 1941 Recreation
Symphony Lake Dam North Carolina Wake 21 High Satisfactory 1982 Recreation
Briggs Cattle Company Lagoon 2a Dam Nebraska Seward 21 Low Satisfactory 2007 Other
Sammis Station North Bottom Ash Pond Dam Ohio Jefferson 21 Significant Satisfactory - Tailings
Mallard Lake Dam Tennessee Shelby 21 Low Satisfactory 1966 Recreation
Crockett Springs Dam Tennessee Williamson 21 Significant Satisfactory 1970
Trossachs Detention Pond Pc-2 Washington King 21 High Satisfactory 2002 Flood Risk Reduction
Flat Run Lake West Virginia Tucker 21 Low Satisfactory 1965 Fish and Wildlife Pond
Upper Ansonia Reservoir Dam Connecticut New Haven 21 High Satisfactory 1887 Water Supply
White River Lock & Dam No. 3 Arkansas Independence 21 Low Satisfactory 1908 Hydroelectric
Elk Rapids Michigan Antrim 21 Low Satisfactory 1916 Hydroelectric
Nouque Idaho Owyhee 21 Low Satisfactory 1967 Irrigation
Ridgeway Dam North Carolina Buncombe 21 High Satisfactory - Recreation
Windcrest Dam North Carolina Wake 21 High Satisfactory - Recreation
West Rock Kraft Paper Dam North Carolina Northampton 21 High Satisfactory 1990 Other
Shadow Hill Lake Dam Ohio Geauga 21 High Satisfactory 1973 Recreation
Campbell Lake Dam Tennessee Maury 21 Low Satisfactory 1966
Reston Northern Sector Pond 1 Dam Virginia Fairfax 21 High Satisfactory - Flood Risk Reduction
Mirror Lake Vermont Rutland 21 Low Satisfactory 1973 Other
Ensign Bickford Dam Connecticut Hartford 21 Significant Satisfactory 1900 Recreation
Island Lake North Dike Minnesota St. Louis 21 High Satisfactory 1915 Hydroelectric
Bogue Brook Reservoir Dam Connecticut New London 21 Significant Satisfactory 1920 Water Supply
Union Street Dam Michigan Grand Traverse 21 High Satisfactory 1867 Recreation
Morris Lake Dam Michigan Ogemaw 21 Low Satisfactory 1965 Recreation
Upper Salt Creek 2-1 Nebraska Lancaster 21 Low Satisfactory 1954 Other
Lufkin Regional Detention Pond No 7 Dam Texas Angelina 21 High Satisfactory 2000 Flood Risk Reduction
Wyre - Wynd Connecticut New London 21 Low Satisfactory 1913 Hydroelectric
Warren Twp Road Minnesota Winona 21 Significant Satisfactory 1975 Flood Risk Reduction
Panther Creek Dam North Carolina Wake 21 High Satisfactory - Recreation
Powder Mill New Hampshire Hillsborough 21 Low Satisfactory 1924 Hydroelectric
East Colorado Jefferson 21 High Satisfactory 1910 Irrigation
Danaher Lake Dam Michigan Lake 21 Low Satisfactory 1931 Recreation
Tamarac River R1 Minnesota Marshall 21 Low Satisfactory 1975 Flood Risk Reduction
Legend Lake Number One Wisconsin Menominee 21 High Satisfactory 1968 Recreation
St Louis Michigan Gratiot 21 Significant Satisfactory 1901 Hydroelectric

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.