Browse Dams
12,906 dams in the National Inventory of Dams.
National Inventory of Dams
Browse 12,906 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.
| Name | State | County | Height (ft) | Hazard | Condition | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Dog Tailings Back Dam | Alaska | Northwest Arctic Borough | 66 | High | Satisfactory | 2010 | Other |
| Heritage Reservation | Pennsylvania | Fayette | 66 | High | Satisfactory | 1979 | Recreation |
| Alessandro | California | Riverside | 66 | High | Satisfactory | 1956 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Thompson Creek | California | Los Angeles | 66 | High | Satisfactory | 1928 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Forest Lake Dam | Missouri | Adair | 66 | High | Satisfactory | 1951 | Recreation |
| Sunset Lake Dam (Lake Ski Dam) | Missouri | Ste. Genevieve | 66 | High | Satisfactory | 1976 | Recreation |
| Dry Canyon | California | Los Angeles | 66 | High | Satisfactory | 1912 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Kelsey Creek (Pa-600) | Pennsylvania | Tioga | 66 | High | Satisfactory | 1967 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Shephard Lake Dam | North Carolina | Clay | 66 | Significant | Satisfactory | - | Recreation |
| Nelson Lake Dam | North Dakota | Oliver | 66 | High | Satisfactory | 1967 | Other |
| W Fork Pt Remove Creek Wid Site 05 | Arkansas | Franklin | 66 | Low | Satisfactory | 1963 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Big Bear Lake | West Virginia | Preston | 66 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1972 | Recreation |
| Hoosier Energy Reservoir Dam | Indiana | Sullivan | 66 | High | Satisfactory | 1980 | Water Supply |
| Lake William | California | Napa | 66 | High | Satisfactory | 1960 | Water Supply |
| Jackson Reservoir Dam | Arkansas | Pulaski | 66 | High | Satisfactory | 1939 | Water Supply |
| Floodwater Ret. B-2 | Colorado | Larimer | 66 | High | Satisfactory | 1982 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Left Hand Park | Colorado | Boulder | 65 | High | Satisfactory | 1966 | Irrigation |
| Patterson Brixius Grey Watershed 1 Dam | New York | Broome | 65 | High | Satisfactory | 1966 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Dam D | Georgia | Floyd | 65 | Low | Satisfactory | 1991 | Hydroelectric |
| Snake Creek Reservoir Dam | Georgia | Carroll | 65 | High | Satisfactory | - | Water Supply |
| Hazel Creek Dam | Missouri | Adair | 65 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1982 | Recreation |
| Conway Reservoir Dam | Massachusetts | Franklin | 65 | High | Satisfactory | 1975 | Water Supply |
| Chris Greene Dam | Virginia | Albemarle | 65 | High | Satisfactory | - | Recreation |
| Lac Carmel Dam | Missouri | St. Francois | 65 | High | Satisfactory | 1969 | Recreation |
| Bull Canal (Main Reservoir) | Colorado | Weld | 65 | High | Satisfactory | 1982 | Irrigation |
| Milner S Embankment | Idaho | Twin Falls | 65 | High | Satisfactory | 1992 | Irrigation |
| Green Swamp #4 Dam | New Jersey | Passaic | 65 | High | Satisfactory | 1925 | Water Supply |
| Upper Occoquan Dam | Virginia | Prince William | 65 | High | Satisfactory | - | Water Supply |
| Crystal Lake Dam | Missouri | Washington | 65 | High | Satisfactory | 1980 | Recreation |
| A. L. Chaffin | California | Butte | 65 | Low | Satisfactory | 1957 | Water Supply |
| Portal Forebay Main | California | Fresno | 65 | Low | Satisfactory | 1956 | Hydroelectric |
| Jackson Bluff Dam | Florida | Gadsden | 65 | High | Satisfactory | 1928 | Recreation |
| Shadow Lake Dam | Kansas | Johnson | 65 | High | Satisfactory | - | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Nehai Tonkayea Lake Dam | Missouri | Chariton | 65 | Low | Satisfactory | 1970 | Recreation |
| Amargosa Creek | California | Los Angeles | 65 | High | Satisfactory | 1998 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Coles Run Dam | Virginia | Augusta | 65 | High | Satisfactory | - | Water Supply |
| Lake Briarwood Dam | Missouri | Jefferson | 65 | High | Satisfactory | 1970 | Recreation |
| West Valley | California | Modoc | 65 | High | Satisfactory | 1936 | Water Supply |
| Aowa Creek 43-9a | Nebraska | Dixon | 65 | Low | Satisfactory | 1999 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Rancho Del Ciervo | California | Santa Barbara | 65 | High | Satisfactory | 1938 | Water Supply |
| Isley Lake Dam | Missouri | Warren | 65 | High | Satisfactory | 1984 | Recreation |
| Elm Creek WS SCS Site 1 Dam | Texas | Bell | 65 | High | Satisfactory | 1984 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Gill | Massachusetts | Franklin | 65 | Low | Satisfactory | 1970 | Hydroelectric |
| Blue Creek Reservoir Dam | Georgia | White | 65 | High | Satisfactory | - | |
| Big Canyon | California | Orange | 65 | High | Satisfactory | 1959 | Water Supply |
| Clymers Basin Dam | Michigan | Presque Isle | 65 | Low | Satisfactory | 1999 | Tailings |
| Forest Lake | California | Monterey | 65 | High | Satisfactory | 1892 | Water Supply |
| Sporn Unit 5 Flyash Dam | West Virginia | Mason | 65 | Significant | Satisfactory | - | Tailings |
| Pikes Creek | Pennsylvania | Luzerne | 65 | High | Satisfactory | 1911 | Water Supply |
| Chesley-Wamslee | Arizona | Graham | 65 | High | Satisfactory | 1975 | Flood Risk Reduction |
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.