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
Russell Mill Pond Dam Massachusetts Middlesex 18 Significant Satisfactory 1954 Recreation
Taftsville Vermont Windsor 18 Low Satisfactory 1910 Hydroelectric
Rhoads Lake Dam (Upper) Ohio Ashland 18 Significant Satisfactory 1956 Recreation
Lighthouse Point Dam Nebraska Buffalo 18 Significant Satisfactory 1995 Flood Risk Reduction
State Street Dam Michigan Gratiot 18 Significant Satisfactory 1938 Water Supply
Middle Pond Dam No. 2 Massachusetts Bristol 18 Significant Satisfactory — Recreation
Lake Templene Dam Michigan St. Joseph 18 Significant Satisfactory 1972 Recreation
Middle Pond Dam No. 1 Massachusetts Bristol 18 Significant Satisfactory 1967 Recreation
Amherst 20 Minnesota Fillmore 18 Low Satisfactory — Flood Risk Reduction
Buckaroo Freshwater Cell Wyoming Laramie 18 Low Satisfactory 2018 Irrigation
Lovejoy Pond Maine Kennebec 18 Low Satisfactory 1835 Recreation
Saluda Dike South Carolina Lexington 18 High Satisfactory 1930 Hydroelectric
Van Dorans Mill Dam New Jersey Morris 18 Significant Satisfactory 1943 Recreation
Old Morris Canal Dam New Jersey Morris 18 Significant Satisfactory 1932 Recreation
Shoreline Lake California Santa Clara 18 Low Satisfactory — Water Supply
Ex-1-84 Dam Nebraska Kimball 18 Low Satisfactory 1985 Other
Bidwell/Porter Wwt Lagoon Ohio Gallia 18 Significant Satisfactory 1999 Debris Control
Domain Subdivision Pond A Texas Collin 18 Significant Satisfactory 2003
Hutchins Lake Dam Ohio Richland 18 Low Satisfactory 1965 Recreation
Mirror Lake Dam New Jersey Burlington 18 High Satisfactory 1880 Recreation
Trabuco Retarding Basin California Orange 18 High Satisfactory 1996 Flood Risk Reduction
Onota Lake Dam Massachusetts Berkshire 18 High Satisfactory 1865 Recreation
Rice Lake Wisconsin Barron 18 High Satisfactory 1864 Hydroelectric
Ross 7 Minnesota Roseau 18 Significant Satisfactory 2007 Flood Risk Reduction
Lindecamp Pond Dam North Carolina Avery 18 High Satisfactory — Recreation
Sunrise Lake Dam New Jersey Morris 18 Significant Satisfactory 1930 Recreation
Budde & Brown Company Detention Dam Nebraska Brown 18 Low Satisfactory 1968 Other
Arnold Dam Nebraska Custer 18 Low Satisfactory 1960 Recreation
Southbridge Reservoir No. 4 Dam Massachusetts Worcester 18 Significant Satisfactory 1906 Water Supply
Kiser Ds Site 2 Minnesota Mower 18 Low Satisfactory 2018 Flood Risk Reduction
Haake Dam Nebraska Jefferson 18 Low Satisfactory 1968 Other
Bynum North Carolina Chatham 18 Significant Satisfactory 1874 Hydroelectric
Masonville Dmcf Maryland Baltimore City 18 Low Satisfactory — Tailings
Smith Ranch - Highland Satellite No. 2 Dam Wyoming Converse 18 Low Satisfactory 1979 Other
Berry Pond Dam New Hampshire Merrimack 18 High Satisfactory 1884 Water Supply
Clayville Lane Dam Virginia Chesterfield 18 Undetermined Satisfactory — Recreation
Cross Cut Diversion Idaho Fremont 18 Low Satisfactory 1938 Irrigation
Atascadero Park California San Luis Obispo 18 High Satisfactory 1918 Water Supply
Doughty Pond Dam New Jersey Atlantic 18 Significant Satisfactory 1914 Water Supply
Gaetani Dam North Carolina Buncombe 18 Significant Satisfactory — Other
Kendale Pond Dam North Carolina Henderson 18 Significant Satisfactory — Recreation
3 Amigos Reservoir Washington Chelan 18 High Satisfactory 2003 Irrigation
Big Island Virginia Bedford 18 Low Satisfactory 1850 Hydroelectric
Morris County Ymca Dam New Jersey Morris 18 Significant Satisfactory 1928 Recreation
Ler Twin Lake California Napa 18 Low Satisfactory 1985 Water Supply
Dee Dam North Carolina Henderson 18 Significant Satisfactory — Recreation
Southridge Road Detention Basin Iowa Marshall 18 Significant Satisfactory 1996 Flood Risk Reduction
Kesslen Maine York 18 Low Satisfactory 1954 Hydroelectric
Otisco Lake Dam New York Onondaga 18 High Satisfactory 1956 Recreation
Draper Pressure Irrigation Project Utah Salt Lake 18 High Satisfactory 1993 Water Supply

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.