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
Thomas Dam (Concrete) West Virginia Tucker 20 High Satisfactory 1911 Recreation
Bauerle Winisher Lagoon Dam Nebraska Chase 20 Low Satisfactory 1999 Other
Capik California Modoc 20 Low Satisfactory 1965 Other
Fort Pillow Dam Tennessee Lauderdale 20 Low Satisfactory 1967
Naylor Dam New York Madison 20 Significant Satisfactory 1974 Recreation
Narraticon Lake Dam New Jersey Gloucester 20 Significant Satisfactory 1934 Recreation
Carrier Creek Structure B Michigan Eaton 20 High Satisfactory 2008 Flood Risk Reduction
Alloway Lake Dam New Jersey Salem 20 Significant Satisfactory 1949 Recreation
Lamers Pond Wisconsin Brown 20 High Satisfactory — Flood Risk Reduction
Lundsten Lake Minnesota Carver 20 Low Satisfactory 1966 Other
Brighton Lake Dam Michigan Livingston 20 Significant Satisfactory 1929 Recreation
Benson Brothers Dam Nebraska Clay 20 Low Satisfactory 1981 Flood Risk Reduction
Feller Lagoon 1 Dam Nebraska Cuming 20 Low Satisfactory 1999 Other
Compressor Lake Dam West Virginia Hampshire 20 Significant Satisfactory 1971 Flood Risk Reduction
Chokio Detention Minnesota Stevens 20 Low Satisfactory 2001 Flood Risk Reduction
Sanders Lake Dam North Carolina Wake 20 Low Satisfactory 1963 Irrigation
Mirror Lake Dam Mississippi Lauderdale 20 High Satisfactory 1962 Recreation
Mianus River Dam Connecticut Fairfield 20 Significant Satisfactory 1920 Recreation
Horseshoe Lake Dam New York Genesee 20 Significant Satisfactory 1953 Recreation
Flood Control Basin No. 1 Colorado Larimer 20 High Satisfactory 2006 Flood Risk Reduction
Happy Acres Dam Connecticut Windham 20 Significant Satisfactory 1973 Recreation
Drohman Dam 1 Nebraska Nuckolls 20 Low Satisfactory 1970 Other
Niewohner Lagoon 1 Dam Nebraska Boone 20 Low Satisfactory 2000 Other
Firestone #1 Dam Tennessee White 20 Low Satisfactory 1973 Fish and Wildlife Pond
Rye Grass Swale California Modoc 20 Low Satisfactory 1923 Water Supply
White Lake Dam Michigan Wexford 20 Low Satisfactory 1973 Recreation
Six Mile Creek Minnesota Cass 20 Low Satisfactory 1975 Other
Laidlaws Pond Dam New Jersey Sussex 20 Low Satisfactory 1998 Recreation
Groveton Municipal Lagoons Dam New Hampshire Coos 20 Significant Satisfactory 2012 Other
Straight Lake Minnesota Becker 20 Low Satisfactory 1942 Recreation
Hogan F Pond Minnesota Redwood 20 Low Satisfactory 1978 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Hock Dam North Carolina Durham 20 High Satisfactory — Recreation
Ontario Parks Dam New York Ontario 20 High Satisfactory 1966 Recreation
Hinkle California Placer 20 High Satisfactory 1980 Water Supply
Laurel Brook Reservoir Dam Connecticut Middlesex 20 High Satisfactory 1866 Water Supply
Collins Dam North Carolina Mecklenburg 20 Significant Satisfactory — Recreation
Bedford Virginia Amherst 20 Low Satisfactory 1850 Hydroelectric
Spring Creek 18-A Nebraska Dawson 20 Low Satisfactory 1976 Flood Risk Reduction
Roberts Dam 254 Nebraska Saunders 20 Low Satisfactory 1964 Other
Crandon Lake Dam New Jersey Sussex 20 High Satisfactory 1959 Recreation
South Flood Control Dike Connecticut Hartford 20 High Satisfactory — Flood Risk Reduction
Solomon Episcopal Dam Louisiana Tangipahoa 20 Low Satisfactory 1989 Recreation
Huber Dam Tennessee Rhea 20 Low Satisfactory 1980 Recreation
Vonasek Dam 1835 Nebraska Holt 20 Low Satisfactory 1958 Other
Falls Pond Dam Massachusetts Bristol 20 High Satisfactory 1890 Flood Risk Reduction
Grasshopper Gulch Walleye Pond Dam Michigan Delta 20 Low Satisfactory 1981 Other
Park Pond Dam Connecticut Litchfield 20 High Satisfactory — Recreation
Way Colorado Grand 20 Low Satisfactory 1941 Irrigation
Lake Russell Pennsylvania Pike 20 Significant Satisfactory 1957 Recreation
Foss Creek North Area California Sonoma 20 High Satisfactory 1998 Flood Risk Reduction

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.