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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.

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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.