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13,006 dams in the National Inventory of Dams.

National Inventory of Dams

Browse 13,006 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
Ash Pond E Dam Georgia Putnam 73 High Satisfactory 1981 Tailings
Goff Springs Dam Missouri St. Francois 73 High Satisfactory 1973 Recreation
Big Four Mine Dam Missouri Washington 73 High Satisfactory 1978 Tailings
Cholla Bottom Ash Pond Arizona Navajo 73 High Satisfactory 1978 Other
Harmon Creek #13 West Virginia Brooke 73 High Satisfactory 1973 Flood Risk Reduction
The Summit - Dam A West Virginia Fayette 73 High Satisfactory 2013 Recreation
Upper Salmon Falls B-Plant Forebay Idaho Twin Falls 73 Low Satisfactory 1947 Hydroelectric
South Fork No.27 West Virginia Pendleton 73 High Satisfactory 1960 Flood Risk Reduction
True Femme Osage Properties Lake Dam Missouri St. Charles 73 High Satisfactory 2000
Lake Tahoma Dam North Carolina McDowell 73 High Satisfactory 1928 Recreation
W Fork Pt Remove Creek Wid Site 06 Arkansas Conway 73 Low Satisfactory 1963 Flood Risk Reduction
Prairie Queen Main Dam Nebraska Sarpy 73 High Satisfactory 2014 Flood Risk Reduction
Lower Goldwater Arizona Yavapai 73 High Satisfactory 1923 Water Supply
Flat Rock New York St. Lawrence 72 High Satisfactory 1925 Hydroelectric
Watervliet Upper Dam New York Albany 72 High Satisfactory 1912 Flood Risk Reduction
Rhodhiss North Carolina Caldwell 72 High Satisfactory 1925 Hydroelectric
Cane Creek Resevoir Dam North Carolina Orange 72 High Satisfactory 1989 Water Supply
Sycamore Valley Lake Dam Missouri St. Charles 72 High Satisfactory 2012
Lake Glen Dam Connecticut New Haven 72 High Satisfactory 1907 Water Supply
Cerro Colorado Montrose 72 High Satisfactory 1966 Water Supply
Michigamme Falls Michigan Iron 72 High Satisfactory 1953 Hydroelectric
Critzer Dam Kansas Linn 72 High Satisfactory 2006 Flood Risk Reduction
Pend Oreille Mine Ne Tailings Dam Washington Pend Oreille 72 Significant Satisfactory 2003 Tailings
Rocky River Canal Dike Connecticut Litchfield 72 High Satisfactory 1902 Hydroelectric
Mineral Point #1 Missouri Washington 72 High Satisfactory 1968 Tailings
Laurel Hill Lake Dam Tennessee Lawrence 72 Significant Satisfactory 1970
Ninety Nine Islands South Carolina Cherokee 72 High Satisfactory 1909 Hydroelectric
Patterson Creek #50 Dam West Virginia Mineral 72 High Satisfactory 1990 Flood Risk Reduction
Iroquois New York St. Lawrence 72 Significant Satisfactory 1958 Hydroelectric
Buck Ash Basin #1 Dam North Carolina Rowan 72 High Satisfactory 1982 Tailings
Lac Shayne Dam Missouri Washington 72 High Satisfactory 1979 Recreation
Hanson Creek Dam Montana Fergus 72 High Satisfactory 1974 Recreation
Lipps Lake Dam Missouri Cape Girardeau 72 High Satisfactory 1973 Recreation
Atlanta-Fulton Reservoir #1 Dam Georgia Fulton 72 High Satisfactory 1960 Water Supply
Hawkins California San Benito 72 Significant Satisfactory 1928 Water Supply
Autumn Lake Dam Missouri Jefferson 72 High Satisfactory 1981 Recreation
Deer Lake California Napa 72 High Satisfactory 1958 Water Supply
Harvey Place California Alpine 72 High Satisfactory 1989 Water Supply
Weber Dam Missouri St. Charles 72 High Satisfactory 2002
Upper Grave No.1 West Virginia Marshall 72 High Satisfactory 1959 Flood Risk Reduction
Patterson Creek No.46 West Virginia Mineral 71 High Satisfactory 1965 Flood Risk Reduction
Cleveland Brook Reservoir Dam Massachusetts Berkshire 71 High Satisfactory 1949 Water Supply
Lee Arizona Graham 71 High Satisfactory 1981 Flood Risk Reduction
Marlin Run No. 1 West Virginia Pocahontas 71 High Satisfactory 1961 Flood Risk Reduction
Itafos Tailings Pond #4 Idaho Caribou 71 Significant Satisfactory 1985 Tailings
Lone Star Lake Kansas Douglas 71 High Satisfactory 1939 Recreation
Lon Hagler Colorado Larimer 71 High Satisfactory 1967 Irrigation
Middle Fork Interbay California Placer 71 Low Satisfactory 1966 Irrigation
Waubonsie Cr. Watershed Site 11-1 Iowa Mills 71 Significant Satisfactory 1977 Flood Risk Reduction
Elysian California Los Angeles 71 High Satisfactory 1943 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.