Browse Dams

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
Shephard Lake Dam North Carolina Clay 66 Significant Satisfactory - Recreation
Sunset Lake Dam (Lake Ski Dam) Missouri Ste. Genevieve 66 High Satisfactory 1976 Recreation
Pa-480 Pennsylvania Washington 66 High Satisfactory 1979 Flood Risk Reduction
Hoosier Energy Reservoir Dam Indiana Sullivan 66 High Satisfactory 1980 Water Supply
Dry Canyon California Los Angeles 66 High Satisfactory 1912 Flood Risk Reduction
Elk-Two Mile No.12 West Virginia Kanawha 66 High Satisfactory 1975 Flood Risk Reduction
W Fork Pt Remove Creek Wid Site 05 Arkansas Franklin 66 Low Satisfactory 1963 Flood Risk Reduction
Jennings Creek #17 Dam Tennessee Macon 66 High Satisfactory 1964
Rock Lake Village Dam Missouri Johnson 66 High Satisfactory 2006
Tekamah-Mud Creek 9-A Nebraska Burt 66 Significant Satisfactory 1976 Flood Risk Reduction
Lake William California Napa 66 High Satisfactory 1960 Water Supply
Papio Creek 13 - Youngman Nebraska Douglas 66 High Satisfactory 2006 Flood Risk Reduction
Nelson Lake Dam North Dakota Oliver 66 High Satisfactory 1967 Other
Big Bear Lake West Virginia Preston 66 Significant Satisfactory 1972 Recreation
Clymers Basin Dam Michigan Presque Isle 65 Low Satisfactory 1999 Tailings
Clinch River Flyash Dam #2 Virginia Russell 65 High Satisfactory - Other
Hillsborough Water Supply Dam North Carolina Orange 65 High Satisfactory 2000 Water Supply
Jackson Bluff Dam Florida Gadsden 65 High Satisfactory 1928 Recreation
Chesley-Wamslee Arizona Graham 65 High Satisfactory 1975 Flood Risk Reduction
Aowa Creek 43-9a Nebraska Dixon 65 Low Satisfactory 1999 Flood Risk Reduction
Lake Aztec Arkansas Fulton 65 High Satisfactory 1974 Recreation
Bear Creek Dam Missouri Ralls 65 High Satisfactory 1962 Flood Risk Reduction
Crystal Lake Dam Missouri Washington 65 High Satisfactory 1980 Recreation
Isley Lake Dam Missouri Warren 65 High Satisfactory 1984 Recreation
West Valley California Modoc 65 High Satisfactory 1936 Water Supply
Elm Creek WS SCS Site 1 Dam Texas Bell 65 High Satisfactory 1984 Flood Risk Reduction
Chris Greene Dam Virginia Albemarle 65 High Satisfactory - Recreation
Amargosa Creek California Los Angeles 65 High Satisfactory 1998 Flood Risk Reduction
South Lake Colorado El Paso 65 High Satisfactory 1973 Recreation
Cowpath Dam Montana Toole 65 High Satisfactory 1967 Flood Risk Reduction
Forest Lake California Monterey 65 High Satisfactory 1892 Water Supply
Loss Lake Dam Missouri Dent 65 High Satisfactory 1949 Recreation
Conway Reservoir Dam Massachusetts Franklin 65 High Satisfactory 1975 Water Supply
Glendola Reservoir Dam New Jersey Monmouth 65 High Satisfactory 1961 Water Supply
Richardson California Sonoma 65 Significant Satisfactory 1954 Water Supply
Green Swamp #4 Dam New Jersey Passaic 65 High Satisfactory 1925 Water Supply
Don White Dam West Virginia Kanawha 65 High Satisfactory 2006 Recreation
Bull Canal (Main Reservoir) Colorado Weld 65 High Satisfactory 1982 Irrigation
Fred & Pat's Bear Pit Dam Missouri Warren 65 Low Satisfactory 1989 Other
Gill Massachusetts Franklin 65 Low Satisfactory 1970 Hydroelectric
Lac Carmel Dam Missouri St. Francois 65 High Satisfactory 1969 Recreation
Portal Forebay Main California Fresno 65 Low Satisfactory 1956 Hydroelectric
Rancho Del Ciervo California Santa Barbara 65 High Satisfactory 1938 Water Supply
Shepaug Reservoir Dam Connecticut Litchfield 65 High Satisfactory 1933 Water Supply
Pikes Creek Pennsylvania Luzerne 65 High Satisfactory 1911 Water Supply
Patterson Brixius Grey Watershed 1 Dam New York Broome 65 High Satisfactory 1966 Flood Risk Reduction
Coles Run Dam Virginia Augusta 65 High Satisfactory - Water Supply
Green Swamp #2 Dam New Jersey Passaic 65 High Satisfactory 1925 Water Supply
Hazel Creek Dam Missouri Adair 65 Significant Satisfactory 1982 Recreation
Ashton Idaho Fremont 65 High Satisfactory 1917 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.