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.

Clear
Name State County Height (ft) Hazard Condition Year Purpose
Ladd'S Mill Vermont Washington 21 Low Satisfactory 1928 Hydroelectric
Collington Facility 9 Dam (Dunwood Crossing Dr) Maryland Prince George's 21 High Satisfactory 1990 Flood Risk Reduction
West Albany Storm Retention Basin A Dam New York Albany 21 Significant Satisfactory 1980 Flood Risk Reduction
Copper Creek Estates Dam Iowa Polk 21 Significant Satisfactory 2002 Flood Risk Reduction
Centralia Coal Mine Dam No 3c East Washington Lewis 21 Significant Satisfactory 1987 Tailings
Carter'S Pond Dam Virginia Hanover 21 Significant Satisfactory — Recreation
Blue Diamond Business Center Detention Basin Dam #1 Nevada Clark 21 High Satisfactory 2019 Flood Risk Reduction
Lock C-12 New York Washington 21 Significant Satisfactory 1911 Hydroelectric
Yards Creek Upper - East Dike New Jersey Warren 21 High Satisfactory 1965 Hydroelectric
No. Fork Forked Deer #3 Dam Tennessee Gibson 21 High Satisfactory 1990
Stanley Quarter Park Pond Dam Connecticut Hartford 21 Significant Satisfactory — Recreation
Joy Lake Dam Georgia Clayton 21 High Satisfactory 1954 Recreation
Trinity Falls Pond D Weir Dam Texas Collin 21 High Satisfactory 2016
B-I Detention Basin Dam Oklahoma Comanche 21 Significant Satisfactory 1999 Flood Risk Reduction
Fair Lakes Land Bay 2 Swm Bmp Pond Dam Virginia Fairfax 21 High Satisfactory — Flood Risk Reduction
B-II Detention Basin Dam Oklahoma Comanche 21 High Satisfactory 1984 Flood Risk Reduction
Koontz Run Reservoir Tanks Maryland Allegany 21 High Satisfactory 2015 Water Supply
New York State Dam New York Saratoga 21 Low Satisfactory 1840 Hydroelectric
Reed Dam North Carolina Henderson 21 Significant Satisfactory — Recreation
Unocal Storage Pond #3 Colorado Garfield 21 Low Satisfactory 1989 Tailings
Jim Naismith Reservoir Texas San Patricio 21 High Satisfactory 2000 Water Supply
Clinton Flood Control - Springvalley Pond Dam Iowa Clinton 21 High Satisfactory 1994 Flood Risk Reduction
Montgomery College - Germantown Campus - Swm Pond Maryland Montgomery 21 Low Satisfactory 1987 Flood Risk Reduction
Surry Power Station Dredge Material Management Area Perimeter Embankment Dam Virginia Surry 21 Low Satisfactory — Other
Pine Tree Brook Pl-566 Flood Control Dam Massachusetts Norfolk 21 Significant Satisfactory 1955 Flood Risk Reduction
Lee/Hammond Water Treatment Pond New Mexico San Juan 21 High Satisfactory 1999 Water Supply
W H Austin Pond Dam Mississippi DeSoto 21 Low Satisfactory 1960 Flood Risk Reduction
Asso.Minerals (Usa) Ltd. Dam Florida Clay 20 Significant Satisfactory 1970 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Kossler Colorado Boulder 20 High Satisfactory 1909 Hydroelectric
Necedah Wisconsin Juneau 20 Low Satisfactory 1850 Recreation
Hegbert 13 Minnesota Swift 20 Low Satisfactory — Flood Risk Reduction
Gates Pond Dam North Carolina Johnston 20 Low Satisfactory — Recreation
Cortner Dam Tennessee Bedford 20 Low Satisfactory 1954
Nichols Lake Dam Arkansas Howard 20 High Satisfactory 1928 Water Supply
Easton Wisconsin Adams 20 Low Satisfactory 1855 Recreation
Canal Intake Oregon Linn 20 Significant Satisfactory 1924 Water Supply
Griggs Colorado Grand 20 Low Satisfactory 1948 Irrigation
Jacobs Pond Dam North Carolina Gaston 20 High Satisfactory — Recreation
Upland Basin California San Bernardino 20 High Satisfactory 2008 Flood Risk Reduction
Hoatson Dam Nebraska Dawes 20 Low Satisfactory 1937 Flood Risk Reduction
Walter Dam Nebraska Buffalo 20 Low Satisfactory 1944 Irrigation
Koochiching Wetland Minnesota Koochiching 20 Low Satisfactory 1972 Fish and Wildlife Pond
Holt Lake Dam North Carolina Johnston 20 Low Satisfactory 1900 Recreation
Sodus 10 Minnesota Lyon 20 Low Satisfactory 1990 Flood Risk Reduction
Dupont Highland Settling Area Florida Clay 20 Significant Satisfactory 1976 Other
Trail Ridge Plant Settling Area Florida Bradford 20 Significant Satisfactory 1976 Other
Price Mill Lake Dam North Carolina Rockingham 20 Low Satisfactory 1947 Other
Kissam Dam Michigan Houghton 20 Low Satisfactory 1966 Recreation
Ireland #5 Colorado Weld 20 Low Satisfactory 1976 Irrigation
Mundt Colorado Weld 20 High Satisfactory 2020 Irrigation

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.