Browse Dams

13,002 dams in the National Inventory of Dams.

National Inventory of Dams

Browse 13,002 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
Maple Creek #3 Slurry Pond #2 Pennsylvania Washington 83 High Satisfactory — Other
South Platte Reservoir Colorado Arapahoe 83 High Satisfactory 2007 Water Supply
Hinckley New York Herkimer 83 High Satisfactory 1914 Hydroelectric
Smith Pond Tailings Dam Georgia Washington 83 High Satisfactory —
High Falls Wisconsin Marinette 83 High Satisfactory 1910 Hydroelectric
Lost River #10 Dam West Virginia Hardy 83 High Satisfactory 2005 Flood Risk Reduction
Ripogenus Maine Piscataquis 83 High Satisfactory 1916 Hydroelectric
Harmon Creek #1 West Virginia Brooke 83 High Satisfactory 1974 Flood Risk Reduction
Butler Storage Reservoir Dam New York Warren 83 High Satisfactory 1909 Water Supply
Moores Creek Dam Virginia Rockbridge 82 High Satisfactory — Water Supply
Palos Verdes Reservoir California Los Angeles 82 High Satisfactory 1939 Water Supply
Sand Creek Detention Basin No. 6 Colorado El Paso 82 Significant Satisfactory 2014 Flood Risk Reduction
Long Branch Reservoir Dam Georgia Henry 82 High Satisfactory — Water Supply
Conroe Dam Texas Montgomery 82 High Satisfactory 1973 Irrigation
Cross Creek (Pa-661) Pennsylvania Washington 82 High Satisfactory 1979 Flood Risk Reduction
Tippy Michigan Manistee 82 High Satisfactory 1918 Hydroelectric
Grantsville Utah Tooele 82 High Satisfactory 1984 Irrigation
Bear Creek Reservoir Georgia Jackson 82 High Satisfactory —
Hillside California Inyo 82 High Satisfactory 1910 Hydroelectric
Upper San Fernando California Los Angeles 82 Low Satisfactory 1921 Other
North California Contra Costa 82 High Satisfactory 1961 Water Supply
Brighton Maryland Montgomery 82 High Satisfactory 1943 Hydroelectric
Ryan Montana Cascade 82 High Satisfactory 1915 Hydroelectric
Pigeon-Jones Creek 12-A Nebraska Dakota 82 High Satisfactory 2022 Flood Risk Reduction
Rainbow New York St. Lawrence 82 High Satisfactory 1956 Hydroelectric
Patterson Creek No. 6 Dam West Virginia Grant 82 High Satisfactory 1967 Flood Risk Reduction
Buzzards Roost Embankment South Carolina Greenwood 82 High Satisfactory 1940 Hydroelectric
Grandview Lake Dam Indiana Bartholomew 81 High Satisfactory 1965 Water Supply
South Domingo Baca Dam New Mexico Bernalillo 81 High Satisfactory 1979 Flood Risk Reduction
Alpine Main California Alpine 81 High Satisfactory 1891 Hydroelectric
The Summit - Dam B West Virginia Fayette 81 High Satisfactory 2012 Recreation
Taylor Draw Colorado Rio Blanco 81 High Satisfactory 1984 Hydroelectric
Pike Creek Dam Montana Fergus 81 High Satisfactory 1977 Recreation
Forbestown Diversion California Butte 81 Low Satisfactory 1962 Hydroelectric
Caldron Falls Wisconsin Marinette 81 High Satisfactory 1924 Hydroelectric
Wesley E Seale Dam Texas San Patricio 81 High Satisfactory 1958 Water Supply
Mississippi Lime Upper Dam Missouri Ste. Genevieve 81 High Satisfactory 1992
East Dam Montana Deer Lodge 80 Significant Satisfactory —
Lake Maxwell Dam Missouri Maries 80 High Satisfactory 1999 Recreation
Reuben Hart Reservoir Dam Connecticut Litchfield 80 High Satisfactory 1933 Water Supply
Victor Braunig Dam Texas Bexar 80 High Satisfactory 1963 Hydroelectric
Kimball Creek California Napa 80 High Satisfactory 1939 Water Supply
Silver Lake Dam Missouri Jefferson 80 High Satisfactory 1981 Tailings
Big Casino Creek Dam Montana Fergus 80 High Satisfactory 1976 Irrigation
Long Hill Reservoir Dam Connecticut New Haven 80 High Satisfactory 1914 Water Supply
Callaway Forks Dam Missouri St. Charles 80 High Satisfactory 1981 Recreation
Solutia #11 Dam Tennessee Maury 80 Low Satisfactory 1962
Ayers Island New Hampshire Grafton 80 Significant Satisfactory 1924 Hydroelectric
Oconee Intake Dike South Carolina Oconee 80 High Satisfactory 1971 Hydroelectric
Chief Logan Dam West Virginia Logan 80 High Satisfactory — Recreation

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.