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
Cabresto Dam New Mexico Taos 78 High Satisfactory 2012 Irrigation
Patterson Creek No.21 West Virginia Mineral 78 High Satisfactory 1984 Flood Risk Reduction
Fagan Branch Dam Kentucky Marion 78 High Satisfactory 1991 Water Supply
Double D Ranch Dam Missouri Warren 78 Low Satisfactory 1988 Other
Sodom Dam New York Putnam 78 High Satisfactory 1892 Water Supply
Upper Otay California San Diego 78 Low Satisfactory 1901 Water Supply
Craig Raw Water Colorado Moffat 78 Significant Satisfactory 1961 Water Supply
Deer Canyon Debris Basin California San Bernardino 78 High Satisfactory 1980 Debris Control
Pa-485 Pennsylvania Washington 78 High Satisfactory 1977 Flood Risk Reduction
Dos Pueblos California Santa Barbara 78 High Satisfactory 1946 Water Supply
Desoto Mine Pit & Plant A Dam Missouri Washington 78 High Satisfactory 1980 Tailings
Ler Van Norman Bypass California Los Angeles 78 Low Satisfactory 1970 Other
Ponca S Park Dam Nebraska Dixon 78 Low Satisfactory 2003 Other
Lake Trails Dam Missouri St. Louis 78 Significant Satisfactory 1975 Recreation
Racola Tailings Dam Missouri Washington 78 High Satisfactory 1953 Tailings
Mcmurry No. 4 Wyoming Natrona 78 High Satisfactory 2014 Fish and Wildlife Pond
South Fork No.13 West Virginia Pendleton 78 High Satisfactory 1960 Flood Risk Reduction
Peterson Lake Colorado Larimer 78 High Satisfactory 1973 Water Supply
Deer Hollow Lake Dam Missouri Warren 78 High Satisfactory 1972 Recreation
Saddle Dam A Georgia Rabun 78 High Satisfactory 1925 Hydroelectric
Pony Creek - Upper Oregon Coos 77 High Satisfactory 2001 Water Supply
Upper Bear California Amador 77 High Satisfactory 1900 Hydroelectric
Harmon Creek No. 3 Dam West Virginia Brooke 77 High Satisfactory 1970 Flood Risk Reduction
Mozingo Creek Dam Missouri Nodaway 77 High Satisfactory 1992 Water Supply
Sugar Hollow Dam Virginia Albemarle 77 High Satisfactory — Water Supply
Upper Medicine Creek 390-B Nebraska Frontier 77 Significant Satisfactory 1975 Flood Risk Reduction
Thompson Srd Idaho Custer 77 Significant Satisfactory 1982 Water Supply
Bullhook Lower Diversion Montana Hill 77 High Satisfactory 1955 Flood Risk Reduction
Sudbury Reservoir Dam Massachusetts Worcester 77 High Satisfactory 1899 Water Supply
Lake County Sanitation District 2 California Lake 77 High Satisfactory 1976 Water Supply
Clearwell Reservoir Arizona Pima 77 High Satisfactory 1992 Water Supply
Lake Deanna Dam Missouri Cass 77 Significant Satisfactory 2018
Chorro Creek California San Luis Obispo 77 High Satisfactory 1941 Water Supply
Salt Lick Creek No. 8 Dam West Virginia Braxton 77 High Satisfactory 1965 Flood Risk Reduction
Upper Medicine Creek 370 Nebraska Frontier 77 Significant Satisfactory 1973 Flood Risk Reduction
Blewett Falls North Carolina Anson 77 High Satisfactory 1912 Hydroelectric
Keyes Branch Mine Dam Missouri Washington 77 High Satisfactory 1979 Tailings
Lunice Creek No. 9 West Virginia Grant 77 High Satisfactory 1967 Flood Risk Reduction
Borden Brook Reservoir Dam Massachusetts Hampden 77 High Satisfactory 1909 Water Supply
Leavenworth State Lake Dam Kansas Leavenworth 77 High Satisfactory 1994 Fish and Wildlife Pond
Kennecott Mine Bingham Creek Utah Salt Lake 77 High Satisfactory 1965 Water Supply
Robert W. Woodruff Reservoir Dam Georgia Union 77 High Satisfactory 1980 Recreation
Cadet No. 2 Dam Missouri Washington 77 High Satisfactory 1980 Tailings
Fairfield Lake Dam Texas Freestone 77 Low Satisfactory 1969 Other
Des Arc Bayou Wid Site 5 Arkansas White 76 Low Satisfactory 1979 Recreation
Upper Clinch Valley Dam #1b Virginia Tazewell 76 High Satisfactory — Flood Risk Reduction
Brandywine Creek Site 1 Dam New York Broome 76 High Satisfactory 1995 Flood Risk Reduction
Senior Canyon California Ventura 76 High Satisfactory 1964 Water Supply
Palmer Mine Dam Missouri Washington 76 High Satisfactory 1961 Recreation
Roza Ww5 Reregulation Reservoir Washington Yakima 76 High Satisfactory 2017 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.