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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
State Street Dam Michigan Gratiot 18 Significant Satisfactory 1938 Water Supply
Amherst 20 Minnesota Fillmore 18 Low Satisfactory - Flood Risk Reduction
Lighthouse Point Dam Nebraska Buffalo 18 Significant Satisfactory 1995 Flood Risk Reduction
Ex-1-84 Dam Nebraska Kimball 18 Low Satisfactory 1985 Other
Hutchins Lake Dam Ohio Richland 18 Low Satisfactory 1965 Recreation
Old Morris Canal Dam New Jersey Morris 18 Significant Satisfactory 1932 Recreation
Mirror Lake Dam New Jersey Burlington 18 High Satisfactory 1880 Recreation
Van Dorans Mill Dam New Jersey Morris 18 Significant Satisfactory 1943 Recreation
Bidwell/Porter Wwt Lagoon Ohio Gallia 18 Significant Satisfactory 1999 Debris Control
Rhoads Lake Dam (Upper) Ohio Ashland 18 Significant Satisfactory 1956 Recreation
Domain Subdivision Pond A Texas Collin 18 Significant Satisfactory 2003
Horseshoe Farm Dam North Carolina Wake 18 Significant Satisfactory - Recreation
Buckaroo Freshwater Cell Wyoming Laramie 18 Low Satisfactory 2018 Irrigation
Atascadero Park California San Luis Obispo 18 High Satisfactory 1918 Water Supply
Highland Pond Dam (Deleted) Connecticut Middlesex 18 Significant Satisfactory 1875 Irrigation
Cross Cut Diversion Idaho Fremont 18 Low Satisfactory 1938 Irrigation
Hickory Hills Lake Dam Massachusetts Worcester 18 High Satisfactory - Recreation
Noanet Pond Dam Massachusetts Norfolk 18 Significant Satisfactory 1963 Recreation
Kiser Ds Site 2 Minnesota Mower 18 Low Satisfactory 2018 Flood Risk Reduction
Ross 7 Minnesota Roseau 18 Significant Satisfactory 2007 Flood Risk Reduction
Kendale Pond Dam North Carolina Henderson 18 Significant Satisfactory - Recreation
Gaetani Dam North Carolina Buncombe 18 Significant Satisfactory - Other
Budde & Brown Company Detention Dam Nebraska Brown 18 Low Satisfactory 1968 Other
Bonclarken Lake Dam North Carolina Henderson 18 Significant Satisfactory 1958 Recreation
Berry Pond Dam New Hampshire Merrimack 18 High Satisfactory 1884 Water Supply
Arnold Dam Nebraska Custer 18 Low Satisfactory 1960 Recreation
Haake Dam Nebraska Jefferson 18 Low Satisfactory 1968 Other
Doughty Pond Dam New Jersey Atlantic 18 Significant Satisfactory 1914 Water Supply
Sunrise Lake Dam New Jersey Morris 18 Significant Satisfactory 1930 Recreation
Clayville Lane Dam Virginia Chesterfield 18 Undetermined Satisfactory - Recreation
3 Amigos Reservoir Washington Chelan 18 High Satisfactory 2003 Irrigation
Smith Ranch - Highland Satellite No. 2 Dam Wyoming Converse 18 Low Satisfactory 1979 Other
Rice Lake Wisconsin Barron 18 High Satisfactory 1864 Hydroelectric
Compton Pond Dam North Carolina Orange 18 Low Satisfactory - Other
Lindecamp Pond Dam North Carolina Avery 18 High Satisfactory - Recreation
Masonville Dmcf Maryland Baltimore City 18 Low Satisfactory - Tailings
Saluda Dike South Carolina Lexington 18 High Satisfactory 1930 Hydroelectric
Irving Dam Michigan Barry 18 Low Satisfactory 1939 Hydroelectric
Taftsville Vermont Windsor 18 Low Satisfactory 1910 Hydroelectric
Weymouth Memorial Reservoir California Los Angeles 18 High Satisfactory 1966 Water Supply
Ler Twin Lake California Napa 18 Low Satisfactory 1985 Water Supply
Silver Spruce #2 Colorado Boulder 18 Low Satisfactory 1958 Recreation
Southridge Road Detention Basin Iowa Marshall 18 Significant Satisfactory 1996 Flood Risk Reduction
Dayton Lake Dam Michigan Berrien 18 Significant Satisfactory 1833 Recreation
Ray Dam Michigan Oakland 18 Low Satisfactory - Recreation
Dee Dam North Carolina Henderson 18 Significant Satisfactory - Recreation
Godfrey Dam New Hampshire Coos 18 Significant Satisfactory 1920 Water Supply
Otisco Lake Dam New York Onondaga 18 High Satisfactory 1956 Recreation
Highlands Golf Course Dam Nebraska Lancaster 18 Significant Satisfactory 1992 Irrigation
Hudson Springs Lake Dam Ohio Summit 18 Significant Satisfactory 1948 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.